Racing Apprenticeship, ridden & non ridden positions

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Cleeve Prior; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equine training organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice for the role of an Equine Groom. Candidates should possess some experience with horses, preferably racehorses, and be confident riders. The role includes essential yard duties such as mucking out, feeding, and grooming while also offering training in ride skills and equine rehabilitation. With 5-day work weeks and various training opportunities, this position is an excellent entry point into the equine industry.

Benefits

Training provided during working hours

Opportunity to progress in skills

Qualifications

• Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Knowledge of horse care is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and work hard.

Responsibilities

• Perform general yard duties including mucking out and grooming.
• Feed and water the horses.
• Maintain paddocks and the yard.
• Work with horses on the gallops and grid work.
• Opportunity to go racing.

Skills

Previous experience with horses

Confident rider

Team player

Excellent time management

Initiative

Education

GCSE Level 4/Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

The facilities at Froglands are second to none. There is an equine water treadmill, equine massage equipment, Zamar heat treatment and Claydon walker to name but a few. The farm also boasts a 5 1/2 furlong carpet uphill gallop and both flat and uphill grass gallops, canter ring, outdoor school, and lunging pen. From flat horses through stalls to national hunt horses jumping steeplechase fences and rehabilitation of the injured. Individual treatment and attention to detail is guaranteed at Froglands.

Team Dyson are a friendly team who are committed to training both flat and national hunt racehorses, and this apprenticeship offers the chance to also learn some rehabilitation techniques. Prior horse care knowledge would be desirable however, full training will be given.

Positions available for a riding and non‑ridden groom. For the ridden position you will need to be a good rider required with ideally an eventing or show jumping background. The horses are worked on the flat and they also do grid work and hack around the farm alongside work on the gallops so plenty of variety!

General yard duties include:

• Mucking out
• Feeding/watering
• Filling hay
• Paddock and yard maintenance
• Grooming and washing down

Opportunity for the apprentice to go racing, progress with ridden skills, horsemanship and equine rehab depending on what area one is interested.

The ideal candidate will need to be happy with a cheerful and professional nature, hardworking and willing to learn, work well under pressure with good time management and be a team player.

5 days a week to include some weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

7:30 am start until 5 pm with breaks throughout the day.

Training

All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day‑to‑day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in‑person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Qualifications required

GCSE Level 4/Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Call Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved – must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English.

Skills required

• Some previous experience working with horses, and preferably racehorses.
• Ridden apprentice – must be a confident rider.
• A team player able to communicate well with others.
• Excellent time management.
• Use of initiative.

Prospects

Opportunities to progress with ridden skills, horsemanship, equine rehab depending on what area one is interested.

Qualification / Standard: ST0166 Equine Groom
Duration: 15 Months