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🙂 The Grooms List by Caroline Carter Recruitment, is delighted to partner and support The British Horseracing Authority’s Careersinracing team with this initiative 🙂
About Opportunity
Are you currently working as a Groom and interested in exploring a career in horseracing?
We’re building a talent pool of passionate, experienced Grooms who are keen to develop their skills and transition into roles within the horseracing industry. This is not a single vacancy—instead, it’s an opportunity to be part of a supported pathway that connects you with suitable employers as opportunities arise. We are working with top employers that are planning their recruiting now!
Through this programme, we’ll work with you to understand your skills, aspirations and potential, providing guidance and assessment to help you take the next step in your career.
Who are we?
Careersinracing is a Brand of the British Horseracing Authority the Governing body of horseracing in Britian. We work with employers, training providers and other industry bodies to promote the opportunities to train and work in horseracing.
What You Can Expect
- Initial conversation to explore your experience, career goals and motivations
- Career guidance and advice tailored to your aspirations
- Second-stage riding assessment to evaluate and showcase your ability
- Support with interview preparation and career planning
- Role matching with suitable employers as relevant opportunities become available
- Early visibility of opportunities that may not be widely advertised
Who We’re Looking For
- Currently working as a Groom or in a similar equine role
- Genuine interest in developing a career in horseracing
- Motivated, reliable and committed to high standards of horse care
- Open to learning, feedback and development
- Some riding experience (levels will be assessed and developed where appropriate)
Why Join This Talent Pool?
We understand that moving into horseracing is a significant step. Our approach is designed to support, not just place, ensuring you are confident, prepared and matched to the right environment.
This is your opportunity to take a structured step into horseracing, gain professional insight into the industry, receive support through the transition process, and connect with reputable employers.
About Working in Horseracing
There are many benefits to working in horseracing that you may not have access to in other equestrian sectors:
- Unionized wage structure
- Accident Insurance Scheme
- Licensed and inspected businesses
- Access to welfare support
- Training and Career support
How It Works
- Apply and tell us about your background and experience
- Speak with our team to explore your goals and suitability
- Complete a riding assessment
- Receive tailored guidance and support
- Be matched to relevant vacancies as they arise
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to explore a future in horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our talent pool and start your journey. Please complete our application form here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/BritishHorseracingAuthority/RiderTalentPoolForm
First stage interviews will take place online/telephone September 17th
Second stage Riding Assessment will take place on October 2nd
More Information
- Earliest start date 1st November 2026
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Work Rider
- Yard disciplines/Activities Racing Flat, Racing NH
- Riding Applicants must ride
- Required Skills Ride, Rider/Trainer, Work Rider
- Non-equine skills required Other - see job description
- Accommodation provided None, Shared with other employee, Single, Shared with your partner, In employers home
- Salary currency Pounds
- Salary guide Dependent on role
- Pets welcome? Possibly
- Own horse welcome? No
