Equine Groom apprentice

The ideal candidate will be willing to work across five days including weekends. Positivity and flexibility is important. The main duties are:

Mucking out and field maintenance – picking up waste, fencing, weed control etc Turning out/brining in horses Feeding, grooming, Changing rugs, tacking up Exercising horses and ponies both ridden and in-hand Lunging Assisting with general running and managing yard duties Assisting with clients events Assisting with lessons i.e. leading

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 campus one day a week, with the rest of your working week in the workplace.

Training Outcome:
There may be an option to progress onto the Senior Equine Groom L3 apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Offering full & part livery from within the Killerton National Trust Estate, the yard boasts both an indoor & outdoor arena & excellent hacking, with all year round turnout & large stables.

Working Hours :
Split shifts (days to be confirmed) 7.00am - 9:30am 2:30pm - 4.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,A can do attitude