A career in harness racing
New Zealand has a reputation for producing word class standardbreds that perform with excellence throughout the Australasian and International racing scene. It is now evident that we are producing stable personnel and drivers who are amongst the world’s best. Harness Racing New Zealand recognises the importance of educating and training our industry participants. We offer a training scheme that provides industry trainees with the skills needed to succeed in harness racing employment.
Upskilling of industry participants presents a more professional image to the world and promotes New Zealand as a leader in the development of horses and personnel within the harness racing arena. Harness Racing New Zealand offers trainee’s qualifications designed for the equine industry and even more specifically for the Harness Racing Industry.
People seeking a career within the harness industry are assisted by the education & training team in finding a position within a stable. Trainees are provided with skills to work as a stablehand those trainees who show enthusiasm and dedication for the industry will be encouraged to further themselves either as a driver or trainer or within an administration role.
There are many industry related job opportunities for participants within the Harness Racing Industry and starting out in the stables as a stable hand is a common element to most equine careers. With more specialist training and experience it is possible to progress to almost any other sector within the equine industry.
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Industry Information
- Getting Started
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Health and Animal Care
- Horse Care Regulations
- Standardbred Care
- Tracing our Standardbreds
- Caring for our Standardbreds
- Health and management
- Life After Racing
- Life After Racing Grants
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Life After Racing Superstars
- Better Than Most
- Admirals Flight
- Artfilly
- Artique
- Ashleighs Flight
- Aztec Shard
- Bad Desire
- Bacardi Royal
- Battle Commander
- Bettor's Strike
- Bonnie Doon
- Boom Gate
- Bordeaux
- Bourbon Street
- Bronze Jay
- Can't Believe Myeyes
- Charismatic
- Charlie Chuckles
- Charley's Pride
- Cheyenne
- China Cat
- Clockwork Special
- Comedy Act
- Cullens Spirit
- Danube
- Destined To Be
- Dontgetmerong
- Dream Major
- Dusky Eyre
- Easy Vance
- Enth Degree
- Extreme Robyn
- Flamin Shard
- Fort William
- Fortune Smiles
- Franco Cristiano
- Franco Santino
- Franco Tetrick
- Galleons Knight
- Golden Future
- Gouda
- Halla
- Harold Scott
- Helenearth
- Hurricane Banner
- Irish Moss
- Itchycoo Park
- Kiel
- Kilbeggan
- King Chevron
- King Tut
- Laila Franco
- La La Lives
- La Vie Dansante
- Lambourne Road
- Land A Dream
- Lars Christian
- Lasvegasherewecome
- Lavra Euta
- Lavros Spur
- Lets Elope
- Lincoln Hanover
- Lindens First
- Little Mo
- Love Watching
- McRough
- Mad Max
- Magic Morris
- Magnate Mara
- Major Ouch
- Malak Alby
- Maldito
- Maravu Still Lives
- Master Jonty
- Master Lavros
- Minnie Mouse
- Mister Seven Up
- Mister Slick
- Monkey King
- Mouton
- Myboylolliepop
- Nova
- Olivia Brew
- O'Sheas
- Painted Black
- Peeping Thru
- Pegasus Speed
- Pip
- Rare Exception
- Rebel Richie
- Regalmahon
- Rio Lenardo
- Run Fatboy Run
- Silver Surfer
- Simply Special
- Sparkling Life
- Speedy Lavros
- Spice And Spark
- Spirit of Algeria
- Spirit Of Ireland
- Starlights Sister
- Steen
- Stunning Shadow
- Sunny Pegasus
- Swift And Smart
- Sylvan Ruler
- Tad Lucas
- Tartan Trilogy
- Tenacious Bromac
- Testarossa
- Thanks Shane
- The C E O
- Thefixer
- The Graceful Lady
- The Guardsman
- The Outlaws Rule
- The Tin Soldier
- Trina Jaccka
- Turnbulls
- Western Bay
- Will Take Charge
- Wonder Anvil
- Worthy Pride
- Young Charlie
- Zippys Bro
- Zippidy Doodah
- HRNZ Microchipping
- Notifiable Surgeries and Procedures
- Key Welfare Numbers
- Ownership
- Education and Training
- HERO
- Amateur Driving
- Media & Links