- GMFJ Reference
137934
- Wages
£ Competitive p/h
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Date Posted
13/07/2021
- Start Date
03/04/2022
- Location
Aston Rowant
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Horse Care
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
Lawney Hill Racing
Description
Set on 1,000 acres at the foot of the Chilterns, the Farm boasts extensive training facilities and have a 45 Horse Yard with own grass and all weather gallops. Point to Point and National Hunt Yard. Extensive schooling facilities. Previous knowledge of Riding Racehorses would be an advantage. Driving Licence required as it’s in a rural location.
General duties will include;
- Mucking out
- Tack cleaning
- Bathing
- Handling fit race horses
- Riding out on gallops
- Feeding
- Holding for vet, farrier, dentist
- Plaiting and trimming
Successful candidate will be:
- 16-24 years old
- Experienced riding racehorses
- Experienced handling racehorses
- Familiar with racing criteria e.g. weight restrictions
- Ambitious to succeed in the racing industry
- Hard working with a positive attitude
For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 137934)
- Experience with horses is essential. Please note that applicants with no experience will not be considered for this position.
- Ability to ride fit racehorses
- Can work with others in a team as well as independently to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
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
Full training through the Equine Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training
- Ambitious to succeed in the racing industry
- Hard working with a positive can do attitude
- motivated
- friendly
- dedicated
Possibility of level 3 senior equine racing groom apprenticeship on completion of Level 2