Horse Care Apprenticeship

  • Withheld
  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • £3.90 per hour

The applicant must be confident and competent as the horses are young, fit and strong; there will also be three year old National Hunt Store horses to handle and prep for the sales, so this position would not suit someone who has no experience.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    62471
  • Wages
    £3.90 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    06/02/2017
  • Start Date
    30/07/2019
  • Approx. Duration
    12 Months

  • Location
    Loughborough
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Withheld

Description

Established in 1981, we have bought, produced and sold multiple winners of 4*, 3*, 2* and 1* CCI’s; Olympic, World and European Championship Senior British Team horses, plus European Young Rider and Junior British Team horses, including multiple Medal winners. We are extremely successful up to and including 4* level eventing and Grade A level Show Jumping, and therefore fully understand the requirements of top level competition.

We have bought, produced and sold Show Jumpers that have gone on to compete and win at Junior European and National Young Rider Championships, as well as Grand Prix and World Cup qualifiers. Plus we have bought, produced and sold innumerable “made” hunters and masters’ horses to the premier packs. We have also bought, produced and sold multiple Bumper, Hurdle, and Chase winners, including Black Type Winners. We have a proven track record of matching horse to rider, all horses are selected for their ability, temperament and athleticism.

We have a vacancy for an apprentice to join our highly successful team. This is predominantly a non-riding position, but if the applicant was an experienced rider there would be opportunity here to ride. The yard competes regularly so there would be lots of opportunity to groom at competitions.

General yard duties such as:

  • Mucking out
  • Grooming
  • Feeding
  • Making hay nets
  • Yard and paddock maintenance
  • Riding depending on ability
  • Lunging
  • Handling youngstock
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Prepping National Hunt Store Horses for the May sales
  • Grooming at competitions

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 62471)

Company website : www.vere-phillips.co.uk

Some previous experience with horses is essential. If you do not have enough experience you will not be put forward for this role.
Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills maths and English
Full training through the Equine Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training.

Hard working, enthusiastic, calm and confident handling young and fit horses.

Possibility of Level 3 Horse Care or full time position on completion of diploma.
Female shared accommodation, possibility for own horse.

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Opportunities with Haddon Training Ltd

Haddon Training, est. in 1997 has a rich and established history primarily working with people of all ages who are undertaking work-based traineeships and apprenticeships in Horse Care, Animal Care and Business. In 2021 Haddon Training became part of the Educ8 Group, enabling it to expand and grow further than ever before.

Haddon Training is the preferred training provider for  British Eventing and British Showjumping. As an award-winning, Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' training provider, they deliver high-quality work-based vocational qualifications.

Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.

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