Racing Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Fergal O’Brien Racing
GLOUCESTERSHIRE (GL54 4DD)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 May 2025
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Summary
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. They are looking for an apprentice to join the team, a great way to start a career in the racing sector!
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working hours are done on a rota basis, Monday - Saturday (am) and 1 in 3 weekends
Shift times - 06:00 - 11:30 then 15:30 - 17:00
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 3 June 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
A great opportunity has arisen at Fergal O'Brians yard for an equine groom apprentice. The main duties will include (but not be limited to):-
- Caring for top class horses
- The opportunity to go racing if desired
- Learning about how to train race horses
- Grooming
- Mucking out
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 the main priority is that you are a confident and capable rider.
Where you'll work
RAVENSWELL FARM
WITHINGTON
CHELTENHAM
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL54 4DD
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
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 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
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Competent Horse Rider
Other requirements
The apprenticeship will require outdoor work in all weather. There is accommodation available on site for candidates wishing to apply outside of the local area if desired. However, there is no option to bring your own horse to the yard.
About this company
Fergal O’Brien Racing is a horse racing training establishment located in the heart of the Cotswolds. Here at Ravenswell we are blessed with a state of the art training facility currently comprising over 100 stables, both an uphill and a round gallop and an all-weather schooling arena. On site there is also an Owner’s Room, a Racing Office and 8 ensuite rooms for staff accommodation.
https://www.fergalobrienracing.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Good pool money as per the pool money agreement.
After this apprenticeship
- Apply for your Jockey License
- Progression to L3 Equine Groom (Racing Groom) apprenticeship
- Permanent employment after apprenticeship completes
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Haddon Training
Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318263.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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