Racing Groom Apprentice - Joe Tickle Racing
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Company: JOE TICKLE RACING LIMITED
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Location: TIVERTON, EX16 9QQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000056089
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Application Deadline Date: 24/10/2026
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Start Date: 26/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working 5 day per week, 8:30am- 5:00pm with 1½ hours lunch. (Weekend work may be required)
Brief Description
Joe Tickle Racing is a small, family-run dual-purpose racing yard based at Lower Ford on the Devon downs, training horses both on the Flat and over jumps.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards the Level 2 Racing apprenticeship qualification, and 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
Future Prospects
- There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Racing Groom apprenticeship for the right candidate
Vacancy Detail
Daily jobs will include;
- Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy
- Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets
- Turning in and out
- Picking out feet/rugging up
- Grooming/tacking up
- Tack cleaning
- Bathing/show prep
- Lunging/long reining
- Holding for farrier/vet/dentist
- Riding for the right candidate
- Accompanying horses to races
This position is for someone that already has good experience in riding thoroughbreds/young horses.
Other Information
- On-site accommodation is available