Stable/Yard Person
This is a non riding role and duties include cleaning stables and animal pens, walking horses to and from fields as well as grooming and feeding
It usually involves working on weekends and you need to be cheerful in all weathers as well as being a good communicator.
“ My job is about keeping the yard tidy, mucking out the boxes that the horses live in and occasionally leading the horses out to the field ”
- Yardman
Related Courses
National Progression Award in Specialist Racehorse Care
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Full-time or part-time* -
Fully funded for most learners - contact us to discuss -
Advanced -
SCQF Level 5 (equivalent of Level 2)
This course is designed for current stable staff who are hoping to upskill within the workplace and develop their knowledge of caring for racehorses in a yard environment.
This qualification will enable the candidate to be able to understand racehorse specific activities including the role of the British Horseracing Authority, an introduction to rehabilitation and therapy with an increased focus on racing injury as well as the general care of the racehorse.
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