Equine Groom Apprenticeship

KINGWOOD THOROUGHBREDS LTD

HUNGERFORD, RG17 7RS

Closes in 22 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2024

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Summary

Kingwood Thoroughbred are a rapidly growing yard looking to grow our team. We are looking for a Racing Groom rider apprentice. We are a pre-training yard that specialises in racing pre-training and rehabilitation with some breeding on-site. You will need to have previous experience in all aspects of horse care plus be a confident jockey.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be discussed with the successful applicant. May work evenings and weekends.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

As part of the equine groom role, your duties will include (but not be limited to):

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Tacking up
  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Feeding
  •  We have a preference for a competent rider. For the right candidate, we are looking to offer riding opportunities. On site, we have salt spas, hydro pools, sand canter track, and on-site gallops
  • We have over a hundred stables - so will be plenty to keep you busy! At the end of the day - you can relax in our top-of-the-range on-site accommodation if you wish to live on-site

Where you’ll work

KINGWOOD HOUSE

LAMBOURN WOODLANDS

HUNGERFORD

RG17 7RS

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

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard:

  • You will also complete level 1 or 2 English and/or maths functional skills if required
  • All training to be completed on soff-the-jobite with the employer and your dedicated trainer coach from Haddon Training, this will be done one day a week as part of your off the job training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Happy to work outdoors

Other requirements

This role will require lots of outdoor working in all weather conditions. Accommodation can be provided for over 18's.

About this company

Kingwood Thoroughbred Ltd are a rapidly growing yard, we are looking to grow our team. We are a pre-training yard, specialising in racing pre-training, rehabilitation with some breeding on site.

http://www.kingwoodstud.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship or permanent position on offer when training is complete

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285352.

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Closes in 22 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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