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Amanda Smith

Summary

I am a seasoned and talented team leader with 23 years of experience in the thoroughbred industry. I am forward thinking and exceptional at planning, with a problem-solving mindset. I am a proactive and hardworking individual who focuses on continuous operational improvement, as well as having excellent communication and situational awareness.

I bring with me a solid understanding of industry trends, a history of working with generations of excellent thoroughbreds and a passion unrivalled for the care, training and preparation of young horses.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yearling Stud Hand

Emirates Park PTY LTD
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepare yearlings and weanlings for major sales across Australia.
  • Organise staff rostering and day to day activities.
  • Support team efficiency through clear communication with stud managers, veterinarians, farriers, and other staff members.
  • Foster a positive work culture among team members through constructive feedback, mentoring new hires, and prioritizing open communication channels.
  • Supervise yearling barn operations in the absence of the Yearling Manager
  • Showcase exceptional horsemanship skills during day to day operations, demonstrations and educational situations to promote Emirates Parks commitment to excellence in horse care and training.
  • Enhanced thoroughbred performance with regular exercise and training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Assist with the development of feed regiments for optimal growth and performance.
  • Assist with the development of training regiments for sales and racing preparation.
  • Reduce injury rates by promptly identifying potential health issues and coordinating veterinary care.
  • Implement innovative techniques in equine therapy to expedite injury healing times without compromising long-term health outcomes.
  • Provide injury management, treatment and documentation.
  • Maintain a safe and clean stable environment for optimal horse health and wellbeing.
  • Develop strong bonds with horses under my care to improve their trust levels during grooming sessions or medical treatments.

Foaling Assistant

Emirates Park PTY LTD
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Undertake Foaling and care of newborn foals (Shift rotations)
  • Observe and assist thoroughbred mares pre, during and post foaling.
  • Record data relating to breeding and foaling.
  • Provide injury management and treatments.
  • Document relevant information regarding injuries and treatments.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.

Operations Manager

Muskoka Farm PTY LTD
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Registered Thoroughbred Trainer RNSW for one of Australia's leading Thoroughbred Breaking, Spelling, Rehabilitation, Training, and Quarantine properties.
  • Managed the welfare and training of up to 280 thoroughbred horses for world class owners and trainers.
  • Oversaw facility operations, ensuring optimal functionality of the enterprise at all times, including staff, horses, training, equipment, track conditions, irrigations systems and stock rotations.
  • Developed individual feeding regiments for thoroughbreds across a broad range of training levels and conditioning.
  • Conducted and supervised injury, medication, and rehabilitation programs developed with multiple trainers, owners, and industry professionals.
  • · Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill the businesses requirements, while maintaining RNSW licensing standards.
  • · Established positive and effective communication among team members and managers with continuing performance reviews, reducing miscommunications and identifying areas for improvements and development of actions plans to improve output quality and team efficiency.
  • · Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Liaise with farriers, vets, dentists, produce suppliers, government representatives, owners, trainers and transport companies daily.
  • Maintain quarantine expectations and relations (Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore)
  • Maintain international relations with foreign clients and representatives.
  • Cultivated, enhanced, and strengthened lasting client and supplier relationships by establishing clear communication and addressing concerns directly and promptly.

Assistant Office Manager

Muskoka Farm PTY LTD
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining a well-organised work environment.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance, ARDEX, Microsoft Office, accounts payable/ receivable, Payroll
  • Maintained inventory of training, veterinary and feeding supplies, proactively requisitioning materials, and implementing new inventory management system to optimise stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Managed budgets effectively, allowing company progression and growth within financial constraints.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and controlled operational costs.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Developed robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen disruptions, ie: bush fires, local flooding and disease quarantine.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Organised staffing rosters and supplier scheduling to ensure working operations continued with efficiency.
  • Undertook WHS training and operations, workers compensation documentation and investigation.
  • Created and updated return to work co- ordination programs for a high risk industrial company, spanning 3 separate levels of licensing and insurance.
  • Aided in developing Team Thoroughbred, TAFE and University of Western Sydney ‘New to Industry' staff programs.
  • Control Officer TRB Animal Welfare and OTT member for the development of retired thoroughbreds project.

Stable Foreman

Muskoka Farm PTY LTD
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw employee operations to ensure completion of daily requirements pertaining to the care and training of thoroughbreds.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols, training, and stable maintenance procedures.
  • Ensured biosecurity and quarantine procedures are met and maintain relevant documentations.
  • Monitored injuries, illness, and vet treatments with instruction from trainers and industry professionals.
  • Administered animal medications (Oral, IM, IV, Sub-cut, Catheter)
  • Conducted and documented horse arrivals and departures from the property.
  • Completed floating/ heavy vehicle horse movements internally and externally for horses in different levels of training and conditioning.
  • Assist with Export Quarantine Centre Operations.

Yearling Supervisor

Baramul Stud
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supervised Yearling sales preparation.
  • Represented the company at sales and events.
  • Implemented feed and fitness regiments.
  • Undertook paddock rotations.
  • Staff co-ordination.
  • Developed and implemented quarantine operations.
  • Assisted with cattle operations and paddock rotation.

Stud Groom

Attunga Stud
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Organised and implemented mare vetting.
  • Undertake care of mares pre/ during and post foaling.
  • Observed and assisted mares foaling down.
  • Care of newborn foals.
  • Intensive care unit.
  • Administered medications (Oral, IM, IV, Sub-cut, Catheter).
  • Yearling/ mare and weanling preparation.
  • Represented the company at sales and events.

Vet Technician Assistant

Muswellbrook Veterinary Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Monitor animals for illness and injury recovery.
  • Assist with surgical requirements for injured animals.
  • Triage for emergency response to injury and illness.
  • Implement treatment and medication regiments according to veterinary advice.
  • Communicate with clients and owners.
  • Document treatments, medications and billing information.
  • Invoicing, debtor and creditor data entry, Payroll.

Foaling Assistant/ Yearling Stud Hand

Emirates Park PTY LTD
11.2007 - 06.2009
  • Mare vetting
  • Care of mares pre/ during and post foaling
  • Foaling down
  • Care of newborn foal
  • Intensive care unit
  • Yearling/ mare and weanling prep
  • Administer Medications (Oral, IM, IV, Sub-cut, Catheter)
  • Sales representative

Education

Graduate Certificate - Emergency And Disaster Management

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
12.2025

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

First Choice Training
Brisbane, QLD
11.2023

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Australian Institute of Management
Sydney, NSW
11.2022

Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management/ Business Management

First Choice Training
Brisbane
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Horse Husbandry And Equine Science

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
09.2018

Certificate IV - Racing (racehorse Trainer)

TAFE NSW
New South Wales
06.2018

Certificate III - Racing (Stablehand)

TAFE NSW
New South Wales
04.2016

Certificate III - Equine Nursing

TAFE NSW
Scone, NSW
11.2007

High School Certificate -

St Josephs High School
Aberdeen, NSW
10.2007

Statement of Attainment - Night Foaling Course

TAFE NSW
Scone, NSW
09.2007

Skills

  • Exceptional horsemanship
  • Horse preparation and presentation
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Team management
  • Stable management
  • Injury assessment and treatment
  • Bandaging
  • Rehabilitation
  • Attention to detail
  • Livestock transportation
  • Contingency planning
  • Situational awareness

Accomplishments

    Star Thoroughbred Yearling Showcase

    2018 - Facilitated the onsite showcase of Star Thoroughbred Yearlings at Muskoka Farm PTY LTD

    2019 - Facilitated the onsite showcase of Star Thoroughbred Yearlings at Muskoka Farm PTY LTD

    2020 - Facilitated the offsite showcase of Star Thoroughbred Yearlings at the Inglis Sales Complex. Walked the first ever horse on to the new premises.


    NSW Rural Fire Services

    2018 - NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation for contribution and service to the NSW Bushfire 2018 Emergency - Bulga Section 44


    2019/2020 - NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation for contribution and service to the NSW Brushfires 2019/2020 Emergency - Gospers Mountain Section 44


    2021 - NSW Government Natural Disaster and Emergency Citation for contribution and service to the NSW Government - Hawksbury 2021 Flooding


    Horse Showing

    Australian Stock Horse (Muswellbrook ASH Show 2023)

    - Reserve Stallion 3 years and Under


    Thoroughbred (Upper Hunter Spring Show)

    - Reserve Champion Large Hunter Hack

    - Champion Newcomer Large Hunter Hack

    - Reserver Champion Large Hunter Hack Gelding


    Diving

    Open Water Nitros Diver - Blue Hole Belize

    Wreck Dive Nitros Diver - C58 minesweeper


    Volunteer

    Equine and Canine Vaccination program - Guatemala

    Stingray breeding habitat establishment program - Belize

    Reptile rescue and release - Brisbane Sydney



    Membership

    Australian Trainers Association

    Australian Off The Track Member

    Australia Stock Horse Society Member

    Animal Welfare and Care League Officer

    PADI International Divers Association Member

    Australian Women's Archery Association Member

    Australian Reptile Carer and Rehabilitation Member


Certification

NSW Government

  • Heavy Vehicle NSW Unrestricted Drivers License
  • Emergency Management
  • Natural Disaster Management
  • Design and Manage Evacuation Procedures


NSW Rural Fire Services

  • Rural Fire Driving
  • Operation of 4x4 and Off Road Light Vehicle
  • Operation of 4x4 and Off Road Heavy Vehicle
  • Emergency Response Light Vehicle Driver
  • Emergency Response Heavy Vehicle Driver
  • Bush Firefighter
  • Village Firefighter
  • Crew Awareness and Safety
  • Wildfire Behaviour
  • Navigation
  • Hydraulics
  • Crew Leader Wildfire
  • Bush Firefighter Grassland
  • Village and Structural Firefighting Grassland
  • Communications Centre Assistant
  • Communications Centre Operator
  • Breathing Apparatus Operator
  • Community Fire Units
  • Participate in Rescue Operations
  • Protect and Preserve Incident Scene
  • Urban Search and Rescue - First Responder
  • Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
  • Fire Behaviour Analyst
  • Fire Investigation
  • Helicopter insertion Techniques
  • Operate in remote Environments
  • Plan Prescribed Burns
  • Road Crash rescue
  • Structural Firefighting
  • Conduct Briefings and Debriefings
  • Conduct Prescribed Burns
  • Leading People
  • Media Liaison Officer
  • Work Safely around Aircraft
  • Aviation Radio Operator
  • Air Base Operator
  • Air Search and Rescue
  • Logistics Officer Level 2
  • Operations Level 2
  • Planning Level 2
  • Intelligence Officer
  • Incident Controller Level 2
  • Community Engagement Facilitator


PADI International Dive Training

  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Enriched Air Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Night Diver
  • Drift Diver
  • Diver First Aid
  • Rescue Diver
  • Search and Rescue Diver


Miscellaneous

Saint Johns - Advanced First Aid

Vital First Aid- Provide Resuscitation

Vital First Aid - Basic Emergency Life Support

Care Flight - MEDISIM Emergency Trauma Training

Care Flight - MEDISIM Advanced Extraction Methods Training

UAC - Special Tertiary Admission Statement

Young Endeavour - Certificate of Achievement

Outward Bound Australia - Hunter Region Aspiring Leaders Course








Personal Life

My husband and I have both loved working in the thoroughbred industry since be finished school. 


I love being around animals and believe they bestow a sense of responsibility and pride upon a person and help to create integrity. I have always greatly enjoyed working in the outdoors and have done so for all of my career. 


I am an active participant in the RFS, as a fire fighter, a HR driver and a Community Engagement Officer. I am also a member of the district RFS Communications team.


 I love my horses, my dogs and my cats. I love horse riding, weight lifting, I have a dead lift PR of 67kgs, I enjoy yoga and scuba diving. 

Timeline

Yearling Stud Hand

Emirates Park PTY LTD
10.2022 - Current

Foaling Assistant

Emirates Park PTY LTD
06.2022 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Muskoka Farm PTY LTD
07.2018 - 06.2021

Assistant Office Manager

Muskoka Farm PTY LTD
01.2016 - 07.2018

Stable Foreman

Muskoka Farm PTY LTD
02.2014 - 02.2016

Yearling Supervisor

Baramul Stud
02.2013 - 01.2014

Stud Groom

Attunga Stud
07.2011 - 01.2013

Vet Technician Assistant

Muswellbrook Veterinary Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2011

Foaling Assistant/ Yearling Stud Hand

Emirates Park PTY LTD
11.2007 - 06.2009

Graduate Certificate - Emergency And Disaster Management

Queensland University of Technology

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

First Choice Training

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Australian Institute of Management

Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management/ Business Management

First Choice Training

Bachelor of Science - Horse Husbandry And Equine Science

University of Queensland

Certificate IV - Racing (racehorse Trainer)

TAFE NSW

Certificate III - Racing (Stablehand)

TAFE NSW

Certificate III - Equine Nursing

TAFE NSW

High School Certificate -

St Josephs High School

Statement of Attainment - Night Foaling Course

TAFE NSW

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