Equine Apprenticeship

  • Hill Farm Stables
  • Freshwater, Isle of Wight
  • £5.28 per hour

Hill Farm Stables, based on the Isle of Wight are looking for a level 2 or 3 equine apprentice to assist them on at their beautiful riding school. Ridden or non ridden position.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    126248
  • Wages
    £5.28 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    23/02/2021
  • Start Date
    03/08/2022
  • Approx. Duration
    15 Months

  • Location
    Freshwater
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Hill Farm Stables

Description


Hill farm stables is a family run yard based in the scenic West Wight with some beautiful countryside to explore with spectacular views of the beaches, river and the Solent from both sides of the Needles.

They have an amazing selection of 36 horses and ponies to cater for all ages and abilities from the total beginner to the most experienced of riders with an arena and own xc course.

The yard offers a range of riding experiences from lessons and own a pony days to hacking and beach rides as well as being a Pony Club Centre.

They are looking for an enthusiastic new apprentices to join their team where there will be plenty of riding, both in the school and out in the countryside if capable.

General yard duties will be expected such as: Mucking out and bedding up and down, feeding and watering, turning out/bringing in, Paddock and yard maintenance and Tack cleaning and more specific duties of Helping occasionally with Pony Club Centre Member and Leading the lessons if an experienced rider although these are not daily tasks.


There may be space for you to take your own horse.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 126248)

Company website : www.haddontraining.co.uk

  • Basic horse care knowledge is needed
  • Confident handling horses
  • Reliable with good time management skills
  • Good communication skills as you will be interacting with members of the public.
GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Contact Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved - Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English
Full training through Haddon Training.
  • Keen to learn
  • Hardworking
  • Willing to work outside in all types of weather
  • Friendly and welcoming
opportunity to progress to an advanced apprenticeship or full time employment.
Please note that this position is on the Isle of Wight. There may be space for you to take 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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