Outrider

Duties

• Ensure that ambulance and attendants are in position and the track is safe to open for the morning training via two-way radio with security and clocking departments 
• Ensure track rules are being followed during training.  Advise Stewards of any violations when necessary 
• Deny privileges of riding and/or recommend to the ORC any change in status or possible revoking of ORC licence for any violations or safety issues when observing the track, horses, exercise riders, pony riders and/or jockeys 
• Assist exercise riders when necessary during training 
• Ensure all riders have proper equipment (i.e. helmets with chin straps, vests, boots with heels) 
• Alert ambulance attendants and Security when accidents occur during training
• Lead post parades to ensure horses reach the starting gate on time for live races 
• Maintain an orderly post parade for television during live races 
• Assist jockeys, Starting Gate crew and pony riders, as required
• Secure loose horses from the post parade in order to prevent injury to jockeys, horses and late scratches.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in managing/controlling horse behaviour
• Advanced knowledge of ORC regulations on post parades
• General knowledge of racing department policies and practices
• General understanding of a racing card (i.e. knowledge of racing distances)
• Expert skill in riding horses
• Expert ability to ride a horse at full speed in order to chase and catch loose horses
• Advanced skill to control misbehaving horses
• General communication, leadership, conflict resolution skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience in riding and handling horses
• Majority of job is working on the track(s) and paddock area; working directly with the horses.