RACING OUTRIDER

Caesars Entertainment•Shelbyville, IN

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outrider is responsible for escorting (while on horseback), Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to the Post and assists in returning of all horses to the unsaddling area and/or assists in the control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey or others in performing the following duties. While working on horseback, ensures that the field arrives at the Starting Gate at the scheduled post time. Is present on the racing surface, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or to always recapture any loose horse during times when horses are permitted on the racing surface for exercising, training, or racing. Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the Starting Gate during training and/or racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest. Maintains constant radio contact with the Stewards from the time the horses leave the Paddock until the start of each race. Informs the Stewards if a jockey or jockeys are claiming an objection in a race or if the race was clear with no objections. Ensures that exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report any person(s) who refuse to comply. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED; College experience preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in the racetrack industry.
Must have experience working around Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses; must be able to supply and care for their own ponies at all times.
Excellent verbal, mathematics, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, offer recommendations, decision making, ability to make quick accurate decisions independently.
Extensive equine knowledge, types of racing and all racing industry requirements.
Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.

Nice To Haves

College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Escorting Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to the Post on horseback.
Assisting in returning horses to the unsaddling area.
Assisting in the control of horses to prevent injury to jockeys or others.
Ensuring the field arrives at the Starting Gate on time.
Being present on the racing surface to assist in controlling unruly horses or recapturing loose horses.
Ensuring all persons exercising horses wear protective helmets and vests.
Maintaining constant radio contact with the Stewards.
Informing the Stewards of any objections in a race.
Ensuring exercise personnel follow track safety rules and reporting non-compliance.
Other duties as assigned by management.