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Stablehand or Groom

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Stablehands or grooms work in stables and look after horses, keeping them clean, comfortable, fed, exercised and groomed. They may take special care of foals.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).

As of 1 April 2023 the National Minimum Wage is £5.28 an hour for workers under 18, £7.49 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £10.18 an hour for workers aged 21 to 22. The National Living Wage for those aged 23 and over is £10.42 an hour.

An experienced or head groom might expect to earn between £16,000 and £20,000 a year.

You may get free accommodation and food, a stable for your own horse and perhaps riding lessons.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
6517
1.8 %
RISE
2027
6637
  United Kingdom
2022
71969
0.1 %
RISE
2027
72066

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What Does it Take?

You must be:

Training

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

British Grooms Association
Tel: 0345 331 6039
E-mail: info@britishgrooms.org.uk
Website: http://www.britishgrooms.org.uk
Twitter: @BritishGrooms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishGroomsAssociation

College of Animal Welfare
Tel: 01480 422060
E-mail: admin@caw.ac.uk
Website: http://www.caw.ac.uk/
Twitter: @CAWInfo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAWInfo

The College of Animal Welfare specialises in veterinary nursing and animal care training. It operates from seven UK training centres, including the Royal (Dick) Veterinary School of Edinburgh University.

Lantra Scotland
Tel: 01738 310164
E-mail: scotland@lantra.co.uk
Website: https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/
Twitter: @LantraScotland
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lantrascotland/

Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector.

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