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Churchill Downs Incorporated

Lead Cashier, Cage

Henderson, KY · On-site

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch ...

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming

Laborer, Track

Henderson, KY

$14.50 - $18/hr

Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch ...

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How much do thoroughbred horse racing jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for thoroughbred horse racing in the United States is $43,963.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Thoroughbred Horse Racing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Thoroughbred Horse Racing, you need in-depth knowledge of horse care, riding or training expertise, and often hands-on experience gained through apprenticeships or specialized equine programs. Familiarity with safety gear, tack, equine health monitoring tools, and sometimes licensure depending on your specific role as jockey, trainer, or stable staff is important. Strong communication, attention to detail, quick decision-making, and a passion for animal welfare set top professionals apart. These skills are vital to ensure the well-being of horses, optimize performance, and maintain safety and integrity in a fast-paced, high-stakes racing environment.

What is a Thoroughbred Horse Racing job?

A Thoroughbred Horse Racing job involves working with racehorses in various capacities, such as training, grooming, jockeying, or managing their care. Roles can range from horse trainers who condition horses for races, to jockeys who ride them, to stable hands who ensure their well-being. The industry also includes veterinarians, breeders, and racing officials who help maintain the integrity of the sport. Jobs in this field require knowledge of horse behavior, training techniques, and racing regulations. Many positions demand physical stamina, dedication, and a passion for the sport.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Thoroughbred Horse Racing?

A typical day in Thoroughbred Horse Racing varies by role but often starts early, with riders and trainers overseeing horses’ exercise routines, conducting health checks, and collaborating on training plans. Stable staff may be responsible for feeding, grooming, and maintaining horse stalls, while trainers and jockeys work closely to prepare for upcoming races. The environment is physically demanding and teamwork is essential, with regular communication among veterinarians, owners, and support crews. Aside from race days, much of the work focuses on ongoing horse development and ensuring the animals’ health, safety, and peak condition. This dynamic and collaborative setting offers unique challenges and rewards for those passionate about horses and the sport.

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Infographic showing various Thoroughbred Horse Racing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,963 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Outrider-NonEx

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming

Henderson, KY

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch Deli, Dade Park Grill and more.

JOB SUMMARY

An Outrider reports directly to the Racing Secretary. The incumbent maintains order and safety on the racetrack during the morning hours and throughout the live Racing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Rides horseback during the mornings and during Races to insure safety for everyone involved on the track.
  • Maintain orderly post parades during races.
  • Responsible for catches loose horses.
  • Assist in handling injured horses.
  • Provide care for ponies.
  • Approve all exercise riders, jockey and pony people.
  • Responsible for maintaining the condition of horses (e.g. clean horses, horse’s shoes and feet).
  • Distribute hay and straw bales to stables.
  • Communicates with racing stewards.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with employees and the general public.
  • Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Requires employee to hear, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, talk, walk and repetitively use hands the majority of the time.
  • Requires employee to occasionally stand and walk.
  • Requires employee to push/pull, carry, lift, and slide/transfer 1-75 lbs.

Essential Mental Demands:

  •  Requires the ability to solve problems, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data, read and write the majority of the time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Must have relevant racing knowledge.
  • Must have three (3) or more years’ experience working and riding horses.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a racing license through Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
  • This job performs outdoors with exposure to hot/cold temperatures and fumes (e.g., cigarette/cigar smoke, fumes, gas, odors, dust, rain, dirt, etc.).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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