For the role of Yard Person duties will include mucking out, putting horses on the walker, looking after four horses, plus there will be plenty of opportunities to go racing.
Average starting salary
Above National Minimum Wage
Average hours per week
40 Hours
Job availability
High
Experience
No Experience Necessary
What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
General Yard Duties
Tacking Up
Mucking Out
Who you’ll work with
Yard Staff
Head Groom
Assistant Trainer
Skills & Knowledge
Good team player
Enjoy working outside
Communication skills.
How to get into this role
To get into this role of you can pick up qualifications via an Apprenticeship or if you have no experience, you could complete a Ground Based Yard Staff Course at one of the training providers.
Career Progression
This role can lead you into a variety of roles at the yard with horse facing and none facing roles.
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