Horse Care Apprenticeship

  • Withheld
  • Wincanton, Somerset
  • £3.70 per hour

We are a small, busy training and livery yard based on the Dorset/Somerset border, specialising in high quality dressage and sports horses.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    66958
  • Wages
    £3.70 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    18/04/2017
  • Start Date
    02/07/2018
  • Approx. Duration
    12 Months

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

Description

We are a small, busy training and livery yard based on the Dorset/Somerset border, specialising in high quality dressage and sports horses.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our friendly team as part of our apprenticeship scheme run through Haddon Training.

This position offers many exciting opportunities to observe and take part in everything a high class training and competition yard has to offer.The successful candidate will be guided through their qualifications by our knowledgeable staff. Some riding may be included, dependent upon ability and experience.

Alongside the usual daily yard duties, you will be trained to maintain the high standard of grooming, care and competition turnout that we pride ourselves upon.

These are essential skills for someone wanting to make their way to the top in the equestrian world.

General yard duties such as:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Tack cleaning
  • Tacking up
  • Feeding
  • Filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing
  • Rug changing
  • Paddock maintenance
  • Riding/Schooling, level dependent upon experience
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, pessoa training, pole work etc.)
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 66958)

Company website : www.haddontraining.co.uk

Some previous experience with horses is essential.
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.
Keen, hardworking, punctual, reliable, calm and confident handling horses.
Full time position on completion of diploma.
Not a live in position, and no space for your 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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