Ridgmont Farm - Broodmare Manager
Become part of the journey
Location: Situated on Segenhoe Road, Segenhoe and in the heartland of the thoroughbred breeding industry
Land: Over 500 acres of the Hunter Valley's best land
Water: Over 700 megalitres of Hunter River water
Quality: This year's broodmare acquisitions include Shoko ($1,000,000 Inglis Chairman's Sale), Urban Rocket ($440,000 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale) and Oh My Mimi ($300,000 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale).
Other farm stock include Chachapoyas ($460,000 2020 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale), Avenue ($400,000 2019 Inglis Chairman's Sale), Unassailed ($275,000 2020 Inglis Chairman's Sale) and private acquisitions Quintessa and Egyptian Missile.
On-farm mares are in foal to I Am Invincible, Zoustar, Capitalist, Wootton Bassett (GB), So You Think (NZ), Written Tycoon, Pierro and Bivouac.
Ridgmont Farm is looking to employ in the role of Broodmare Manager. Applicants need to be passionate, dedicated and professional as Ridgmont builds its brand on quality and transparency.
Job Description
Oversee the broodmare population on the farm.
Skills required but not limited to:
• Extensive experience foaling mares
• Care of mares pre and post foaling
• Co-ordination of vetting and farrier work in conjunction with vet, farrier and staff
• Daily monitoring of all on-farm broodmare stock
• General stud duties
• Ability to run a small team alongside yearling and farm managers
• Provide treatments as necessary
• Work alongside farm nutritionist in implementing and maintaining best feeding practices
• Monitoring of foal conformation
An attractive salary package will be offered to the successful applicant.
To apply for the role forward your resume and introduction to Andrew@ridgmontfarm.com or call Andrew Dunemann on 0409 275 729.
