Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Jessica Campbell - MK18
| Posting date: | 01 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Lillingstone Lovell, MK18 5BJ |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 259203 |
Summary
You will be working as an apprentice groom on a busy eventing yard with horses from young 3 year old horses, to 5* horses so lots of experience available!
The job is usual yard work including;
Feeding
Grooming
Tacking up
Turning out/ bringing in
Mucking out
(learning to) manage and prepare event horses for competition.
Some riding and competition grooming depending on experience level.During the role the apprentice will be supported to develop in all areas and the employer is happy to work with you in areas you are particularly interested in.
You will also receive regular training from an equine vet and BHSI Stage 5 Performance coach.
Training
You will be working towards the Equine Groom apprenticeship.
All training will take place at your place of work, with your employer and supported by Haddon Training. This will be a mixture of face-to-face and online delivery.
Haddon Training will also support you with maths/ and or English if yo do not currently hold pass grades.
Qualifications required
GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Skills required
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Prospects
For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to progress into more senior roles within the yard or a higher level apprenticeship.
There will also be the opportunity to work towards Pony Club or BHS exams alongside/after the apprenticeship if the candidate desires.
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 12
The job is usual yard work including;
Feeding
Grooming
Tacking up
Turning out/ bringing in
Mucking out
(learning to) manage and prepare event horses for competition.
Some riding and competition grooming depending on experience level.During the role the apprentice will be supported to develop in all areas and the employer is happy to work with you in areas you are particularly interested in.
You will also receive regular training from an equine vet and BHSI Stage 5 Performance coach.
Training
You will be working towards the Equine Groom apprenticeship.
All training will take place at your place of work, with your employer and supported by Haddon Training. This will be a mixture of face-to-face and online delivery.
Haddon Training will also support you with maths/ and or English if yo do not currently hold pass grades.
Qualifications required
GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Skills required
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Prospects
For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to progress into more senior roles within the yard or a higher level apprenticeship.
There will also be the opportunity to work towards Pony Club or BHS exams alongside/after the apprenticeship if the candidate desires.
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 12