Job Description

Brian Meehan Racing is offering an opportunity that will enable you to learn the skills needed to successfully care for racehorses to a high standard and provides a solid introduction to the industry. This apprenticeship also fulfills the BHA requirements for those looking to apply for a jockey licence.

Training and Qualification

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 The successful candidate will undertake 15 months training whilst working towards their Intermediate (Level 2) Equine Groom apprenticeship. All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Haddon Training. Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to completion of their Apprenticeship. Where you'll work THE RACING OFFICE MANTON HOUSE ESTATE MARLBOROUGH WILTSHIRE SN8 1PN

Required Skills & Qualification

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 Problem solving skills Logical Team working Initiative Patience Physical fitness Other Free accommodation is available on site, however there is no option to bring your own horse into livery. Accommodation onsite will be free of charge. Applicants must have racing experience and must be confident riders.

Employer

Brian Meehan Racing

WILTSHIRE, SN8 1PN

Provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

About Employer

The Manton Estate, where Brian Meehan Racing are based, is arguably one of the world's finest and most successful racehorse training establishments. Superb training facilities sit alongside the historic gallops and the state-of-the-art yard has been designed and built to ensure our horses will be able to perform at their best on the racecourse. Since Brian arrived at Manton in 2006, winners have been sent out, 6 of which have been Group 1.