Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship (Racing) over 12-18 months.
- Gain practical skills in horse handling, saddlery, and exercising thoroughbreds.
- Receive support from BRS throughout your apprenticeship and complete an End Point Assessment.
- This role is for 16-24 year olds with or without prior experience with thoroughbreds.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a paid apprenticeship in a racing yard, supported by the British Racing School (BRS).
The equine groom apprenticeship runs for 12 to 18 months and is a full-time paid job in a racing yard. BRS will support you throughout the apprenticeship to achieve your Level 2 diploma.
This course is for 16-24 year olds. You can either follow directly on from the Foundation Course or join directly if you already have experience of riding and working with thoroughbreds.
What You'll Learn
During the apprenticeship you’ll develop the following core knowledge and skills:
- Safe Working Practices
- Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare
- Horse Handling and Welfare
- Saddlery and Equipment
- Travelling with Horses
- Non-ridden Exercises
For those students specifically on the racing exercise groom pathway you’ll also cover:
- Handling Thoroughbreds
- Tack and Equipment
- Exercising Thoroughbreds
Others who are on the racing yard-based groom pathway will cover:
- Exercise Regimes
- Assist Racing Exercise Grooms
- Tack and Equipment
Support and Assessment
Throughout the Apprenticeship you’ll be supported by one of our Workplace Instructors who will ensure you are getting on well in your placement, that you have the support you need, and will track your progress against all modules via an e-portfolio.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will return to the BRS for an End Point Assessment, carried out by an independent body. You will be fully prepared for this in advance, and it is mainly a practical and verbal assessment.
About the British Racing School
The British Racing School (BRS) is a leading institution dedicated to providing world-class training and education for the horse racing industry.