Equine Apprenticeship at premium livery yard

  • Farley Hall Equestrian
  • Reading, West Berkshire
  • £4.81 per hour

The wonderful team at FHEC are delighted to be able to offer a position for a Level 2 or 3 equine apprentice. FHEC is a full livery yard catering mainly for competition horses with working owners who expect a very high standard of livery, and a high level of competence in handling fit horses.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    155385
  • Wages
    £4.81 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    22/10/2021
  • Start Date
    26/07/2022
  • Approx. Duration
    15 months

  • Location
    Reading
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Farley Hall Equestrian

Description

Farley Hall Equestrian Centre are looking for a level 2/3 equine apprentice to work at their full livery yard catering mainly for competition horses with working owners who expect a very high standard of livery.

This is an ideal role for someone who is used to the basics of handling perhaps through their own horse/pony, and is confident with big, strong horses. Further training will be provided; the Yard Manager and Estate Manager are experienced event riders and the Estate Manager is a BE Accredited coach.

Farley Hall is a full livery yard catering mainly for competition horses with working owners who expect a very high standard of livery, with immaculate beds, communal areas and a high level of competence in handling fit horses.

Training will be given but we do need someone who is used to the basics of handling perhaps through their own horse/pony, and is confident with big, strong horses. There is a high ratio of staff to horses, there will be a maximum of 22 horses with 4-5 staff members plus the apprentice, meaning plenty of oversight and training available.

Yard manager and estate manager are experienced event riders and the estate manager is a BE Accredited coach. Staff are expected to work 7am/7.30am-4pm/4.30pm but time for training can be given most afternoons.

All usual yard duties expected as well as field and arena maintenance.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 155385)

Company website : www.haddontraining.co.uk

  • Essential that you have experience of handling and working with horses.
  • Highly organised with attention to detail
  • Team work and excellent communication skills
  • Takes initiative in completing tasks as and when needed.
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 supported by Haddon Training
  • Fun, hard-working and willing to learn from the best
  • Passionate and motivated to work with horses
  • Proactive, driven with a positive mindset
  • Reliable and honest
Opportunity to move onto Level 3 senior equine apprenticeship for the right person or a full time position.

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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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