Apprentice Equine Groom - Racing

Roger Teal Racing

HUNGERFORD, RG17 8NR

Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 September 2024


Summary

Roger Teal Racing is offering an opportunity that will enable you to learn the skills needed to successfully care for racehorses to a high standard and provides a solid introduction to the industry. This apprenticeship also fulfils the BHA requirements for those looking to apply for a jockey licence.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
The successful candidate can expect to be working 40 hours per week between: Monday - Saturday, hours of work to 6:30am to 12:30pm then 4pm to 5:30pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 1 January

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The successful candidate will be carrying out daily duties such as:

  • Riding several different horses each day
  • Mucking out
  • Feeding
  • Providing water
  • Grooming the horses at evening stables

Where you’ll work

WINDSOR HOUSE STABLES

CROWLE ROAD

LAMBOURN

HUNGERFORD

RG17 8NR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Equine Groom Level 2.

All training will take place at the employers workplace as Sheldrake Training offer a 100% WBL programme.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role will require working in all weather conditions so any applicant must be willing and able to do this.

About this company

Roger Teal Racing started in 2007 in Epsom Surrey, we moved to Berkshire in December 2015 each year the business has grown in numbers of horses along with the quality of horse in our care. We have trained 2 group 1 winners numerous group placed horses and listed race winners we pride ourselves on giving the horses the very best of care and attention within a happy environment.

https://rogertealracing.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate there will be plenty of opportunities to gain experience and move into a more senior role, there may also be an opportunity to travel. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Rob Dawkins

busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk

07446 522972

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276743.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 December at 11:59pm)

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