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Racing Groom Apprentice - Joe Tickle Racing

Joe Tickle Racing Limited · Tiverton · posted 26 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Equine groom (level 2)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
24 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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.

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

  • There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Racing Groom apprenticeship for the right candidate

About Joe Tickle Racing Limited

Joe and Danielle Tickle and has 16 licensed stables, alongside two isolation boxes and nine point-to-point boxes. Facilities include carpet, sand and grass gallops, a horse walker, sand schooling area, starting stalls, practice hurdles and fences, and approximately 10 acres providing all-year turnout.

Things to consider

  • On-site accommodation is available

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatiencePhysical fitnessPassion for Horses

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 and Above) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 and Above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • LOWER FORD, STOODLEIGH, TIVERTON, EX16 9QQ

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