Apprentice Equine Groom - Dressage
Babington Dressage
BANBURY, OX17 1AD
Closes on Thursday 31 October
Posted on 1 August 2024
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Summary
Babington Dressage are looking for a positive and motivated apprentice with a passion for horses and dressage. They have excellent facilities, a lovely fun team and group of liveries. The successful applicant will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the Equine sector.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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The successful candidate can expect to work Sunday - Thursday. Working hours will be 7.30am - 4.30pm with a one hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Sheldrake Training coach.
Duties include:
- Handle a variety of horses in the workplace to include tying up, leading, trotting up, turning out and catching in
- Recognise different types of feed and hay and check their quality
- Groom a horse including checking feet and shoes
Demonstrate trimming and plaiting
Where you’ll work
BABBINGTON BARN
WILLIAMSCOT
BANBURY
OX17 1AD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- This is a 100% work based learning programme that means all of the training is delivered in the workplace
- The coach will come to the yard on a mutually agreed date once a month to compliment the training that you will receive from the employer
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This is a fairly rural location so please think about how you will get to and from work before applying for the role. There are no public transport routes, and no accommodation available.
About this company
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of North Oxfordshire, UK, led by dressage rider and trainer George Martin, alongside Jordanian international rider Karla Deir. United by our passion (and marriage), we are dedicated to creating a friendly, supportive, positive welfare-driven environment. Whether you want to keep your horse on livery with us or have a horse you would like us to train and compete for you nationally or internationally, we offer a setting where excellence meets compassion. Our commitment to the highest standards of care and personalised attention ensures that every horse and rider thrives.
After this apprenticeship
Babington Dressage have committed to teaching the successful candidate how to turn out to a high standard and there may be opportunity to experience Federation Equestre Internationale competitions.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Rob Dawkins
busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000267794.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 October
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