Equine Groom L2/L3-National Hunt Racing Yard

  • Fergal O'Brien Racing
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • £Competitive

Fergal O’Brien Racing is based in Cheltenham GL54 a National Hunt horse racing training establishment located in the heart of the Cotswolds with a state of the art training facility currently comprising 86 stables, both an uphill and a round gallop and an all weather schooling strip. On site there is also an owners’ room, the racing office and 8 en-suite bedrooms for staff accommodation. Pool bonuses as per the Pool Money Agreement This apprenticeship will give you a fresh insight into the National Hunt Racing scene and teach you everything about racing that you could ever know. They were ...

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  • GMFJ Reference
    248096
  • Wages
    Competitive
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    26/03/2024
  • Start Date
    07/06/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    15 Months

  • Location
    Cheltenham
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Equine groom (ST0166)
  • Employer
    Fergal O'Brien Racing

Description

Racing Staff required at Fergal O'Brien Racing. 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.

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


Good pool money as per the pool money agreement

The apprenticeship provides a solid introduction to the racing industry, . All training and learning will take place on site, within your paid working hours, without an extensive amount of classroom work.

If you didn't achieve your English and Maths grades at school 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. Due to the nature of the horses you will need to be confident in handling 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.

Working hours are done on a rota basis-Monday - Saturday (am) and 1 in 3 weekends

6.00 - 11.30 then 15.30 - 17.00

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 248096)

Company website : https://www.fergalobrienracing.co.uk/

Competant horse rider and handler

A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.

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.

Passion for racing

Hardworking

self motivated

Enthusiastic

Good when working in a team and keen to learn

Experience race days

Apply for your Jockey License

Progression to L3 Racing groom

Permanent employment after apprenticeship completes

Accommodation on site

No own Horse


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