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Mark Collett

Mark Collett

Woodend,VIC

Summary

Mark Collett is a former champion yachtsman having won and being placed in numerous WA, NSW and Australian 16 ft Skiff Championships spanning over 2 decades. Mark was in the Australian team for the 1981 18ft Skiff World Championship, was a squad member of the Australia II 1983 Americas Cup challenge and has sailed in the infamous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (4th).


In the mid 90's, Mark sought new sporting challenges and got involved in Equestrian – Eventing. During this time Mark was taught and trained by some of the World's best Equestrian Athletes. A bi product of this experience was an introduction to Equine Physiology and a subsequent goal to one day become a racehorse trainer adopting a sports science approach.


Mark in recent years has developed a strong relationship with the French company Arioneo which specialises in the development and marketing of analysis solutions for the performance and health of equine athletes which puts Mark at the forefront of applying cutting edge sports science principles and techniques to the training of thoroughbreds to maximise each horses racing potential.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Stable Hand

Rob Hickmott Racing
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Horse Transport, Pre training Racehorses, Treadmill Conditioning using Sports Science approach
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Senior Stable Groom

Hudson Conway, Lodge - Lloyd Williams
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Pre-training and racing preparation of Racehorses
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Administer medications and rehabilitate horses and monitor progress using but not limited to Thermography etc
  • Administer Laser, Ultrasound, Icing and Equissage treatments
  • Treadmill, Water Walker, Dry Walker, Swimming Horses Equine Spars

Senior Stable Groom

John Salanitri Racing
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Racehorse preparation for racing
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Stable Groom

Woodside Park Stud
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Certificate IV Racing (Racehorse Trainer) -

Longerenong College
Melbourne, VIC
2019

Certificate in Equine Exercise Physiology & Training Methodology -

Australian Equine Racing And Research Centre
Scone, NSW
2019

Executive Master of Business Administration -

University of Western Australia
Western Australia
03.2004

Skills

  • Performance Measurement
  • Exercise Program Design
  • Records Management - Prism
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Maintaining Nutrition
  • Time Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equine Safety
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Heart Rate monitoring
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Racing Victoria - Licensed Foreperson - Slow Track Rider - 2022/2023
  • Basic !st Aid - CPR Training - Current

Timeline

Senior Stable Hand

Rob Hickmott Racing
09.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Stable Groom

Hudson Conway, Lodge - Lloyd Williams
07.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Stable Groom

John Salanitri Racing
03.2021 - 06.2021

Stable Groom

Woodside Park Stud
09.2019 - 03.2020

Certificate IV Racing (Racehorse Trainer) -

Longerenong College

Certificate in Equine Exercise Physiology & Training Methodology -

Australian Equine Racing And Research Centre

Executive Master of Business Administration -

University of Western Australia
Mark Collett