Equine Groom Apprentice

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 :
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, to include occasional weekend cover if required

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness