Equine Groom Apprentice

Summary

We are looking to recruit a Level 2 or Level 3 Equine Groom apprentice to work on our livery yard. This is an ideal role for someone wanting to start and or progress their career in the equine industry. General duties to include; mucking out, turning out/bringing in, tack cleaning, as well as other tasks.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Equine groom (level 2)
Hours: Working 5 days out of 7, weekend work to be expected. Shift pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
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

We are a purpose built livery yard based on the outskirts of Odiham, Hook in North Hampshire.

We are a 40 horse yard and offer full livery or part livery, with optional DIY at weekends.

We employ professional, qualified staff that are here to care of our customers horses, offer help and advice when needed and to make them feel welcome.

General duties to include;

Mucking out
Turning out/bringing in
Tack cleaning
Tacking up
Feeding
Filling hay nets
Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
Bathing
Rug changing
Paddock maintenance
Schooling
Riding (dependent on ability)
First aid
Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Training towards BHS stages

Where you’ll work

WESTFIELD FARM

HILLSIDE

ODIHAM

HOOK

RG29 1HX

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

You will be working towards gaining your Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship.

You will also work towards achieving your Functional Skills maths and/ or English at level 1 or 2 if required.

All training will take place at the employers premises with the employer and Haddon 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

Other requirements

This role will require working outdoors in all weather conditions so any applicant must be prepared to do that. There is accommodation available and possible livery for own horse with discounted lessons available for the successful candidate.

About this company

We are a purpose built livery yard based on the outskirts of Odiham, Hook in North Hampshire. The stables opened in 2010, with the aim to provide a top quality livery service whilst retaining a friendly and helpful atmosphere where our clients can not only feel confident that their horses are getting the best possible care but also their owners can relax and enjoy themselves too.

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility of progression on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship on completion of the level 2 for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

sian.bovell@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264430.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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