Where ambition meets opportunity.
Join the next generation of leaders shaping Australia’s thoroughbred industry through the Aushorse Graduate Program — an eight-week learning and internship experience designed to open doors and kickstart careers.
About the Aushorse Graduate Program
If you’re a recent university graduate with a passion for horses, sport or business — and a curiosity about how the world of racing and breeding really works — the Aushorse Graduate Program is your gateway into one of Australia’s most exciting industries.
Launched in 2025 by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, the program has already proven a success story, with 90% of graduates now working in full-time roles across the thoroughbred sector. It’s your chance to learn from the best, make invaluable connections and explore the many career paths available — from bloodstock and marketing to finance, racing operations, media and more.
Over eight immersive weeks, you’ll combine classroom learning with real-world experience.
The program begins with a two-week learning block at Flemington Racecourse, featuring lectures and workshops delivered by leading figures across racing, breeding, wagering and equine management. Past sessions have covered everything from selecting a stallion and planning a marketing campaign to understanding handicapping and creating a wagering market.
You’ll then move into a six-week paid internship with one of the industry’s leading employers. In 2025, participants were placed with organisations such as Entain, Waterhouse & Bott Racing, Magic Millions, Widden Stud, Stable Financial, Moonee Valley Racing Club and the Victoria Racing Club — gaining hands-on insight into the breadth and dynamism of Australia’s world-class thoroughbred sector.
Modelled on the highly successful British Horseracing Authority Graduate Program, which has been producing industry leaders for more than 30 years, the Aushorse Graduate Program offers a uniquely Australian experience — one that connects you to the people, places and opportunities that define our global reputation for excellence.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed their degree in 2024 or 2025.
Key dates:
The 2026 program starts on Tuesday 27 January, beginning with the two-week learning block, followed by a six-week paid internship.
Applications are now open and close on Friday 14 November.
If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more information visit the page on frequently asked questions or email madison@tbaus.com.
