How to become a riding holiday leader
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- volunteering
- specialist courses run by professional bodies
College
There's no set entry route but you may find it useful to do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Subjects include:
- Level 2 Certificate in Horse Care
- Level 3 Diploma in Equine Management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships that you could work up to this role from include:
- Level 2 Equine groom
- Level 3 Senior equine groom
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a stablehand or groom and with further training and experience, work your way up to become a riding holiday leader.
Volunteering
Volunteering and seasonal work at a local stables or riding centre can be a good way to get started.
Other Routes
You could take a ride leader course, like those offered by The British Horse Society.
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Further information
You can find out more about becoming a riding holiday leader from The British Horse Society.