Olympic Dressage Yard - Classic Dressage - Apprentice Equine Groom

Classic Dressage are looking for someone who enjoys the handling and grooming side of the job, this is a Non Ridden pathway, this role is aimed at those aspiring competition grooms out there, who want the experience of working with and handling a range of top-class horses to include youngstock and stallions.

There may be the opportunity to attend national and international shows for the right individual.

You will be required to complete general duties to include:

Turning out/bringing in Tack cleaning Tacking up Feeding Filling hay nets Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming Mucking Out Rug changing Schooling Riding First aid Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.) Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

This apprenticeship allows you to learn from top trainers in the industry up to the Olympic Level. There is also a shop on site and the possibility of attending trade fairs.

Training:
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard There is no accomodation available with this role and no livery for own horse The interview will consist of a trial day at the yard

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, details will be made available at a later date.

The apprenticeship is based onsite in a practical setting so not lots of time sitting in the classroom. If you did not achieve your Maths & English GCSE's at school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.

In order to apply for this role you have to be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.

Training Outcome:
Progress to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Possibility of permanent employment once apprenticeship finishes

Employer Description:
Dressage Yard, also has equine shop on site

Working Hours :
Weekend work will be expected (shifts to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative