Racing Groom Apprentice - Joe Tickle Racing

  • Company JOE TICKLE RACING LIMITED
  • Location TIVERTON, EX16 9QQ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref NAS-2000060951
  • Application Deadline Date 24/11/2026
  • Start Date 30/11/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • 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:

  • Riding thoroughbreds/ young horses
  • Exercising on the gallops
  • 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
  • Accompanying horses to races

This position is for someone that already has good experience of riding thoroughbreds/young horses.

Other Information

  • On-site accommodation is available

Ready to start your adventure?