Equine Groom Apprentice for Riding School and RDA Centre

Laris Farm

Surrey (GU24 8SW)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 February 2025


Summary

Laris Farm are looking for a passionate and keen member to join their team. They specialise in growing and nurturing learners with additional learning support needs and welcome applicants with EHCP's.

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working days are Sunday to Thursday, 7.30am - 1pm (with a break) and 4pm - 6pm. 4.5 days a week.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

All general yard duties to include:

  • Mucking out and sweeping
  • Cleaning and filling water buckets 
  • Filling haynets and making feeds
  • Bringing horses in and out from the field
  • Grooming and changing rugs
  • Tacking up and untacking
  • Riding available for the right candidate

Where you’ll work

Laris Farm
Windlesham Road
Chobham, Woking
Surrey
GU24 8SW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • 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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses

Other requirements

There is no accommodation with this position so please make sure you can get to and from the location before applying. There is the possibility of livery for own horse.

About this company

Laris Farm is owned and operated by Beacon Equestrian LLP. At Laris Fam, we are more than just a riding center - we are a community of passionate riders and horse lovers who are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, we are here to help you achieve your goals and become the best rider you can be.

https://laris-farm.ecpro.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom
  • Possibility of a full time job on completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302166.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)

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