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SalaryWe are looking for an additional member of yard staff to join the team at our National Hunt racing yard. We are seeking a hard working, self-motivated individual who has experience with horses and is confident enough to handle racehorses. There is the option to undergo further training and complete an apprenticeship in horseracing. Alternatively we would welcome an applicant with previous experience in racing who wants to take on a new role.
The role is yard based and involves:
- Mucking out, providing hay and water, following daily yard routines
- Catching and moving horses. Put horses on and off walker. Walk horses in hand.
- Tack up/untack
- Put on and remove rugs
- Groom and wash horses
- Associated yard duties including sweeping, minor yard maintenance, cleaning buckets, mangers, tack cleaning and other equipment.
- Lead and present horses for inspection, hold horses for physio, vet, etc.
- Accompany a senior employee taking horses racing under supervision and direction.
We work a one-in-three weekend rota, with the following Monday off after working a weekend. Overtime is paid according to the Memorandum of Agreement for Racing Staff.
There is the option for onsite accommodation if required.
