Racing Apprenticeship, ridden & non ridden positions
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire, WR11 8LB |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 259654 |
Summary
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
Training
Full training through the Equine Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training.
Qualifications required
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
Skills required
Some previous experience working with horses, and preferably racehorses.
Ridden apprentice - must be a confident rider
A team player able to communicate well with others
Excellent time management
Use of initiative
Prospects
Opportunities to progress with ridden skills, horsemanship, equine rehab depending on what area one is interested.
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 Months
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
Training
Full training through the Equine Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training.
Qualifications required
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
Skills required
Some previous experience working with horses, and preferably racehorses.
Ridden apprentice - must be a confident rider
A team player able to communicate well with others
Excellent time management
Use of initiative
Prospects
Opportunities to progress with ridden skills, horsemanship, equine rehab depending on what area one is interested.
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 Months