HorseWorld - Equine Groom Apprentice

What you will be doing General Husbandry Duties • Mucking out stables and barns, sweeping, filling hay nets, maintain a tidy working environment • Feeding, grooming, and providing basic foot care • Assisting with minor wound care and nursing sick or new horses • Supporting equine rescues and welfare emergencies as required • Working in the Isolation Unit, adhering to biosecurity measures • Providing out-of-hours equine care when necessary Providing daily care for horses at pasture • Conducting daily checks and providing feed to around 100 horses across 180 acres • Assisting with paddock maintenance, including cleaning, weed control, and water troughs • Monitoring horse health and treating minor ailments in the field Support to Welfare Team • Catching and releasing horses and ponies at pasture for training or routine care • Assisting with handling and training a variety of horses, including youngsters, stallions, and nervous or feral horses • Supporting external professionals during visits (vet, farrier, dentist) Contributing to HorseWorld • Adhering to all health and safety regulations and maintaining personal protective equipment • Supporting onsite events such as Sponsorship and Open Days • Representing HorseWorld positively at all times • Undertaking additional duties as requested