It's 3am in Newmarket, an alarm is going off. It's dark, it's raining, it's Tuesday.

At Macedon Racing we also have Tuesdays, but trackwork starts at a far more civilised and sun-drenched 6.30am.

We're looking for experienced trackwork riders to join our team, from now through the Aussie summer.

Whether you live locally or abroad, we need people who can ride a young horse with confidence and give it an education. You'll need to be competent riding gallops, not just general trackwork.

Event riders, we especially want to hear from you. If you're a competent eventer with no racing background, apply anyway. If you can ride a cross-country course, we can teach you the rest.

Melbourne is 45 minutes away. Castlemaine and Daylesford are about the same, which means Love Shack pints, Daylesford Hotel lunches, Bar Merenda knock-offs etc etc.

THE JOB

Working closely with Macedon Racing's head trainer Sara Ryan, your days will include:

• 6.30am starts (yep, really)
• Living on site in a stunning bush setting brimming with wildlife
• Riding work over 15km of rolling hillside track, including fast work on the gallops
• Teaching young horses their ABCs and to "please stop looking at that gorgeous white-faced heron"
• Giving honest feedback on how each horse went
• Helping out around the stable when the riding's done
• Drinking (lots of!) (Melbourne!) coffee
• Working with a team that actually enjoys coming to work

OUR STORY

We are based out of Macedon Lodge, an elite 300-acre private training facility in Victoria's Macedon Ranges with a proud Melbourne Cup history.

Leading our stable is newly appointed head trainer Sara Ryan, one of the most talented young trainers in Australian racing.

Sara's attention to detail starts in the saddle. She rides every horse in her care, giving her firsthand knowledge of each horse's temperament, fitness and potential.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

Coming from England, Ireland or France? You'll most likely be on a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417), which is open to passport holders aged 18 to 35 from all three countries.

• Irish and French riders: time with us counts toward your 88 days of specified work, so a summer here can earn you a second year in Australia.
• UK riders: you no longer need the 88 days. Second and third years are available without it, so you can simply come and ride.
• Everyone: Working Holiday visas generally cap you at six months with one employer, which fits a summer with us nicely.
• Please note we don't offer sponsorship.

Please send CVs to careers@macedonracing.com.au