Riding is possible for a suitably capable jockey. General duties will include:
Lunging
Feeding
Grooming
Mucking Out
Turning out
Paddock cleaning
Tack cleaning
Hacking (suitable level rider)
Training:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer
A combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Training Outcome:
After completion, there may be the opportunity to gain permanent employment and/or progress with further coaching/horse care qualifications (such as the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship)
Employer Description:Emma Forsyth is a former 5 star event rider and UKCCL3 Coach with BE and also a List 4 BD Judge. She is based in Warwickshire CV35.Working Hours :Working hours will be from 7.00am and you will be required to work some weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Duties to include but are not limited to:
Mucking out of stables
Field maintenance collecting muck, fencing and weed control
Turning out horses and bringing in
Feeding horses
Grooming and assisting with clipping
Changing rugs, tacking up
Exercising horses and ponies both ridden and in-hand
You will learn the skill of liberty, lunging and long reining of horses
Assisting practitioners on therapeutic sessions
Supporting volunteers and work experience students
Keeping the yard and buildings clean and tidy
Assisting with general running and managing yard duties including other animal care
Assisting on events, such as courses and open days
Training:
You will gain a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification in Equine Groom & also an Emergency First Aid qualification
You will need to attend our Duchy Stoke Climsland one day a week, with the rest of your working week in the workplace
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may wish to consider progressing to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom. There may also be an opportunity for paid employment at Sirona.Employer Description:Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship is located just outside Totnes and provides equine-assisted therapy and learning to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and adults with support needs supported by therapists, social workers and teachers.
Sirona is a small, relaxed and friendly yard with 8 horses and ponies alongside other animals, dogs, cat, chickens and 2 goats. Sirona is set on the beautiful Dartington estate with fantastic off-road hacking together with arena and a round pen for liberty/join up work.Working Hours :30- 35 hrs per week between 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday (with 2-3 hrs occasional weekend cover if required - either as O/T or swap weekday hours as preferred)Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
