Equine Groom Apprenticeship with Tom Rowland Eventing

Tom Rowland Eventing is an international event yard. Tom has horses who range from 4 year olds to 5* horses.

You will be working as part of a team and you will be expected to complete all normal yard tasks (see below).

Our very experienced head girl and our very competent Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprentice will help and support you in learning or improving your skills.

There is plenty of riding available for a confident and capable rider.

Tom is a Level 3 Eventing Coach and regularly teaches the staff.

Mucking out Turning out/bringing in Tacking up and tack cleaning Feeding and filling hay nets Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming Bathing, grooming and rug changing Schooling and riding for the right candidate First aid Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.) Holding for vet/farrier/dentist Helping to prepare horses for competition Accompanying Tom to competitions (with support) or training activities

Training:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach

Training Outcome:
Possibility of Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship on completion of Level 2

Employer Description:

Professional eventing yard in Gloucestershire

Working Hours :
40 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You may be expected to work at least one weekend day. Days and hours will be confirmed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness