International Event yard - Equine Groom Apprentice

All general yard duties :

Mucking out Turning out / bringing in Tack cleaning / tacking up Feeding Filling hay nets Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming Bathing Rug changing Attending competitions as a groom or with own horse if desired Training on own horse Hacking First aid Exercising horses from the ground (lunging and long reining) Holding for vet/farrier/dentist/physio Grooming at competitions

 

Training:
You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training All training will take place at the employer's premises
If you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects

Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or full time employment 

Employer Description:
About Greta Greta was born in Melbourne, Australia and lived there until she was eight-years-old. The family then relocated to the United Kingdom where she and her twin brother Silas started riding. Equestrianism became a big part of Greta’s life as, after moving to England, her mother Sarah became a successful horse breeder after a mare they owned was injured and could no longer be ridden so was put in foal. Silas is now an equine vet. Greta was an active member of the Burghley Pony Club, taking part in all activities and teams, including representing her Club at the Pony Club Championships on three occasions. She now enjoys ‘giving back’ to the organisation that provided her solid equine grounding – she passed her AH test with Honours – regularly teaching members of the VWH branch, close to where she is now based.

Working Hours :
Hours are 45 per week (this position is aimed at 18's and over), to include 1 weekend day , starting at 7.30am.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses