Equine Groom Apprentice

Summary

Cragside Riding School are looking to welcome to their small team an apprentice groom to join in learning the aspects of working in and helping to run the riding school. We are an expanding riding school and there may be an opportunity to train alongside our resident Level 3 coaches, level 4 Stable Managers.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Equine groom (level 2)
Hours: 30 hours per week. We are open 7 days per week from 8.00am - 8.00pm, there maybe an opportunity to work on a shift pattern. You will be required to cover at least 1 weekend day and other days will require either an early start or late finish.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 January
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Mucking out, skipping out, setting fair stables
Supplying all horses with hay AM & PM and when needed, and that all empty nets are filled ready for next day
That horses are given a constant supply of clean fresh water
Feeding and ensuring feed buckets are cleaned daily
Yard and sheds are kept clean & swept throughout your shift, as well as arena and other facilities
Bring in & turnout horses changing rugs if necessary
Picking out horses feet AM & PM and basic health checks
Taking up and untacking horses for lessons and ensuring horses are groomed and presentable
Assisting in lessons/hacks when asked
Maintain a professional manner with clients of all ages and work colleagues
Be prepared to take instructions and ask advice from more senior members of staff

Where you’ll work

CRAGSIDE STABLES

BARDON MILL

HEXHAM

NE47 7JR

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

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7JR
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

More training information

Due to our location, it will be beneficial to have your own transport as we are not on the public transport route

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 9-2 or Equivalent)
Maths (grade Grade 9-2 or Equivalent)

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
experience of riding horses
Confident working with horses

Other requirements

Working outside in all weathers is an expectation of the job The animals require to be looked after all year round

About this company

Cragside equestrian centre at Bardon Mill is a professional riding school, in the most beautiful setting of Northumberland. We are a family run establishment and strive to ensure that everyone enjoys their time with us. We have something to suit everyone, whatever their age (from 4yr old) to golden oldies. whether it be their first time on a horse, up to training for competition, exams or for fun and enjoyment.

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment

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