EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP - DRESSAGE YARD
This is an exciting role for a confident rider to work in a top-class dressage training yard that trains horses and riders from Novice level up to Grand Prix level.
Located in the beautiful village of Bartestree, near Hereford, they comprise of approximately 50 horses including foals and youngstock, breeding stallions, broodmares, school masters and competition horses.
You will have the opportunity to regularly ride and exercise a huge variety of their dressage horses, as well as being coached by their top trainers.
You will play a crucial role in maintaining the abundance of luxury facilities, and your duties will include, but not be limited to:
Grooming Plaiting Riding for exercise and improvement Lunging Preparing for shows Field and stable maintenanceThere is accommodation available on site - charges to be discussed with the employer.
There is an opportunity to bring your own horse, with reduced livery charges to be discussed with the employer.
Training:
This apprenticeship is practical, based onsite at the employer's premises, so not lots of time spent sitting in a classroom. If you did not gain your GCSEs in maths & English at Grade 4 (or equivalent), we can support you to get these whilst on the programme.
Training Outcome:
This is a training yard, so progression to work with them afterwards is unlikely. The skills and experience you will gain from this placement will give you everything you need to work at another top-class yard or to progress further with your dressage!
Employer Description:
Sheepcote is a long established equestrian centre and stud, located in the beautiful village of Bartestree, near Hereford. Sheepcote offers top class dressage training for both horse and rider, from novice up to Grand Prix level.
Working Hours :
Working days will be discussed with the right candidate. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work some weekend days.
Skills:
Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Passion for dressage