A professional in this career will require broad equestrian knowledge and practical ability, including the management and handling of horses, equine health, anatomy, physiology, feeding, fittening, saddlery, shoeing, stable design, grassland management and the highest level of turnout.
The BHS Groom Pathway is the one for you!
The BHS Groom Pathway supports and celebrates those wishing to pursue a career as a groom, from a foundation groom through to a stable manager. You will learn a variety of skills and a wealth of knowledge to support your chosen career, including: handling a variety of horses, tacking up for various disciplines, lungeing, anatomy, physiology and conformation, horse health, behaviour, nutrition and fitness, clipping, trimming and plaiting, the responsibilities of working as a groom and yard management. Our qualifications have been developed by industry experts and those currently working in the field ensuring our qualifications are relevant and will be what your employers are looking for.
The foundations of breeding, including aspects of broodmare care including covering, scanning, gestation and birth and the information required if looking after a broodmare for a client, the health requirements and care of the foal pre and post birth are covered from Stage 3 Care and above.
If a studwork career within the racing industry is where you want to go The National Stud and The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association offer a range of full time and part time courses that will enable you to build upon the skills and knowledge gained through the Grooms Pathway.