Summary
This is a rare opportunity, to work and train with an elite yard, rider and horses. The horses are a mixture of youngstock, world class dressage horses and livery horses.
This is in a rural setting with no public transport. This is a non-riding position.
What you will do at 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 aspects of horse care e.g. grooming, mucking out, trimming and clipping, plaiting, lunging, health care, feeding, assisting with customer care
- Handle young fit competition horses
- Help with the preparations for training and competing
Training
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Elite dressage yard with competition horses and liveries.
After this apprenticeship
There may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Equine Apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Things to consider
Physically fit, with a confident and firm but kind attitude which enables the handling of large well-bred competition horses.
Must be able to get to the location as there is no public transport available.
This is a small team, so you need to love horses, be dedicated and work well with others with a positive attitude.
This rider has sponsors and owners so requires an apprentice with a professional attitude with integrity and honesty.