Racing Groom Apprenticeship - Claire Dyson Racing and Rehabilitation - Cleeve Prior

Claire Dyson Racing and Rehabilitation

EVESHAM (WR11 8LB)

Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

Posted on 16 April 2025


Summary

A wonderful chance to join a successful team at Claire Dyson Racing & Rehabilitation Centre based in the Worcestershire countryside. Level 2 apprenticeship - ridden and non-riding positions available. A level 3 position will also be considered for a candidate with the right experience.

Wage

£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
5 days a week to include some weekends and bank holidays on a rota 7.30am start until 5pm with breaks throughout the day

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

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 back ground. The horses 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 such as:

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

Opportunity for 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

7.30am start until 5pm with breaks throughout the day

Where you’ll work

FROGLANDS LANE
CLEEVE PRIOR
EVESHAM
WR11 8LB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • Full training through the Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Racing and rehabilitation yard based in Worcestershire.

http://www.clairedysonwatertreadmill.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01672519977

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316078.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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