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Woodbine Entertainment Group

Outrider

Etobicoke

CONTRACT

October 21, 2024

A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT

With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.

Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.

This job is responsible for ensuring live races and morning training are on schedule, supporting the overall safety of horses and jockeys, and ensuring live race post parades are orderly.

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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Be Yourself.

We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.

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