Stable/Yard Person
This is a non riding role and duties include cleaning stables and animal pens, walking horses to and from fields as well as grooming and feeding
It usually involves working on weekends and you need to be cheerful in all weathers as well as being a good communicator.
“ My job is about keeping the yard tidy, mucking out the boxes that the horses live in and occasionally leading the horses out to the field ”
- Yardman
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National Progression Award in Specialist Racehorse Care
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Full-time or part-time* -
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SCQF Level 5 (equivalent of Level 2)
This course is designed for current stable staff who are hoping to upskill within the workplace and develop their knowledge of caring for racehorses in a yard environment.
This qualification will enable the candidate to be able to understand racehorse specific activities including the role of the British Horseracing Authority, an introduction to rehabilitation and therapy with an increased focus on racing injury as well as the general care of the racehorse.
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National Certificate in Horse Care (Racing route)
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1 Academic Year- full time or 2 years part time
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Fully funded for most learners - contact us to discuss
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Intermediate
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SCQF Level 5 (OFQUAL Level 2 equivalent)
This course is designed for people who may have had limited experience with horses or race horses who are hoping to gain employment in the horseracing industry. This course aims to develop the skills to work in the thoroughbred industry, either racing or stud, while at the same time developing learners’ personal, interpersonal and workplace skills.
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