Huey Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 NZTR are Conducting a Survey .... LMAO! https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing-staffing-crisis-as-immigration-nz-rejects-experts/DXSF6TV6ZK3APWH4ZSEXZ2SJLA/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 All seems rather too little too late doesn't it? Surely, they should have made the case for these jobs to be on the skills shortage list some time ago if there is such a shortage? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Definitely too little too late. Track riding another role not now on the skill shortage list, many stables are struggling for experienced riding staff, as well as the stud sector with their requirements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 The stallion handling especially is a specialist position , having handled stallions myself you need to know what your doing when dealing with stallions during the breeding season , i knew plenty of good horsemen who said they wouldn't even consider trying to handle a stallion during a service . 4 hours ago, Freda said: Track riding another role not now on the skill shortage list, many stables are struggling for experienced riding staff The very reason i don't bother anymore , gave up getting to the track to find rider hadn't turned up or was late , that was after dealing with the fact that most weren't that good , but needs must at the time . As for BS doing a survey , well as usual well off the speed , bloody season officially starts on Sunday , this should have been organized months ago . 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 And as well, immigration is notoriously slow and difficult to deal with, months ago would still be too late IMO. As for stallions, I don't mind racing colts, but serving stallions a whole different ball game and one I wouldn't even consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Centaur Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Freda said: And as well, immigration is notoriously slow and difficult to deal with, months ago would still be too late IMO. As for stallions, I don't mind racing colts, but serving stallions a whole different ball game and one I wouldn't even consider. I don't have much sympathy for studmasters. Whats wrong with encouraging,training,rewarding New Zealanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Centaur said: I don't have much sympathy for studmasters. Whats wrong with encouraging,training,rewarding New Zealanders. Mate they don't like the long hours , especially in the season . To some degree some have brought it on themselves but the younger generation aren't grafters . Westbury Stud have started 40 hour contracts , with overtime provisions etc , because they were struggling to keep staff . Now stables i have no sympathy for , they have abused the privilege of hard working staff for decades , the good ones have now woken up to the issue and look after their staff far better , but the ship has sailed . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, nomates said: Mate they don't like the long hours , especially in the season . To some degree some have brought it on themselves but the younger generation aren't grafters . Westbury Stud have started 40 hour contracts , with overtime provisions etc , because they were struggling to keep staff . Now stables i have no sympathy for , they have abused the privilege of hard working staff for decades , the good ones have now woken up to the issue and look after their staff far better , but the ship has sailed . Correct. Horse work is poorly paid. You can get more on the dole so why bother with the unsociable hours, working in all weather conditions, weekend work and few staff benefits? Instead sign up for the Job Seekers benefit and a job for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, Davis said: Correct. Horse work is poorly paid. You can get more on the dole so why bother with the unsociable hours, working in all weather conditions, weekend work and few staff benefits? Instead sign up for the Job Seekers benefit and a job for life. Not so bad paid now , as i said the good ones have woken up to the situation and are really looking after staff to ensure they stay , but a lot of young people don't get into the industry because parents or friends of parents have been in the industry and have told kids and their friends not to touch us . I could tell plenty of stories of all the abuses i have seen , some tried on me but i didn't take the shit , would just walk if they didn't change . Unfortunately a lot of the kids are too scared to stick up for themselves . Saying that i've seen the same in other businesses so racing isn't alone , become self employed , can give yourself shit and tell yourself to F Off with no repercussions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Survey Says .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Survey says "we don't have enough industry staff" particularly skilled Jockey's. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Import cheap.compliant labour to maintain...profits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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