Apprentice Groom

  • Withheld
  • Minety, Swindon
  • £3.90 per hour

Apprenticeship on busy Showjumping yard that also produces horses for sale.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    89617
  • Wages
    £3.90 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    16/08/2018
  • Start Date
    30/05/2019
  • Approx. Duration
    12 months.

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

Description

This is a riding position with weekly coaching included in Apprenticeship training for competent rider. There will also be schooling involved with opportunities to compete. The better the jockey the more you will do!

South African rider, trainer and coach with a successful competition record up to and including International show jumping level is looking for a full time Horse Care Apprentice to assist with all general groom duties.

She has run a small yard specialising in the production of sport horses, as well as providing breaking and schooling services. Most of the horses are sourced direct from the breeders as foals or unbroken youngsters to raise and produce over a number of years so they can ensure they really do know their histories and catering to both amateurs and professionals.

Every horse is treated as part of the team, whether they are here 10 days or 10 years. The owner is an experienced coach specialising in confidence building and technique for both horse and rider, particularly over fences.

Services on site:​

  • Horse sales
  • Backing and breaking livery
  • Schooling livery
  • Sales livery
  • Competition livery
  • Rehabilitation livery
  • Box Rest livery
  • Riding instruction and coaching

General yard duties for apprentice include:

  • Mucking out
  • Grooming
  • Tacking up
  • Tack cleaning
  • post-exercise care for show jumpers
  • Bringing horses in/turning out

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 89617)

Company website : www.amyderber.com

Some previous experience with horses.
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.
Must be outgoing and personable to fit in with existing team. Willing to work outside in all weathers.
Opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship, or gain a permanent position.
No accommodation available. It is not possible to bring your own horse. Riding available for competent rider.

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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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