Equine Groom Apprentice - National Hunt Racing Yard
Fergal O’Brien Racing
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL54 4DD
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 10 April 2024
Contents
Summary
Fergal O’Brien Racing, a National Hunt horse racing training establishment with a state of the art training facility, are looking for a competent apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will get the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the Equine Racing sector.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
A minimum of £13,312 a year dependent on age and experience. Also, good pool money as per the employer's pool money agreement.
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working hours are done on a rota basis: Monday - Saturday (am) and one in three weekends
6.00 - 11.30 then 15.30 - 17.00
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 1 February
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
Main duties will include:
- Caring for top class horses.
- The opportunity to go racing if desired.
- Learning about how to train race horses.
- Grooming.
- Mucking out.
Where you’ll work
RAVENSWELL FARM
WITHINGTON
CHELTENHAM
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL54 4DD
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
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Equine groom Level 2 (GCSE)
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Due to the nature of the horses, applicants must be competent and confident carrying out all daily racing yard tasks and activities. Preference would be given to a candidate that has previous riding out experience, but main priority is that you are a confident and capable rider. If you haven't achieved your English and maths grades, we will support you to gain these whilst on programme. The interview will consist of a trial day at the yard working with the horses. This is a race yard therefore early mornings are a must. You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more to apply for this role.
About this company
Fergal O’Brien Racing is a National Hunt horse racing training establishment located in the heart of the Cotswolds with a state of the art training facility, both an uphill and a round gallop and an all weather schooling track. On site there is also an owners’ room, the racing office and 8 en suite bedrooms for staff accommodation. We were the 18th National Hunt training establishment ever to reach 100 winners in a season and have surpassed that mark for three consecutive seasons now. We currently have a fantastic team of staff all fully dedicated to the care of our horses. Our ongoing aim is to ensure the horses are well fed, happy and fit in order to give them the best possible chance of success on the racecourses. It is also important to us that owners are part of the entire journey and are welcome to visit us frequently. We have enjoyed much success since making the move to our permanent home here at Ravenswell Farm. We aim to continue on that upward trajectory.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion, the successful candidate may have opportunities to experience race days, apply for their Jockey licence, progress onto the Level 3 Senior Equine Groomm apprenticeship, and/or gain permanent employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000241890.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 January
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