Equine Groom Apprentice for Olympic Event Rider

All general yard duties to include :

Grooming / tacking up Filling haynets / water buckets Feeding Preparing horses for shows/ grooming at shows and training Riding available for right candidate ( hacking)

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:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship and or possiblity of full time employment

Employer Description:

Gemma is a British Olympic event rider and one of the world’s most recognized horsewomen. Starting riding at the age of 18 months old Gemma has never looked back. She has been part of the British World Class Programme since she was 16 years old winning numerous international championships and awards over the last 20 years.

In 2005 Gemma won two team gold medals representing Great Britain at the young rider level and in 2010 became U25 National Champion. In 2016, Gemma competed at the Rio Olympics and was part of the Gold medal winning Team at the World Games in Tryon in 2018. Gemma became the first woman to win at the prestigious Event Rider Master Series in 2017, the first to finish on a score of under 40 in an ERM and the lowest ever score for Chatworth’s CIC3*.

2019 saw Gemma crowned British Open Champion with the mighty Arctic Soul and a special highlight was receiving her Armada Dish for the completion of five Badmintons. In 2021 Gemma took the 5* win at Bicton, a fabulous achievement for the whole team and very well deserved.

Alongside her great success in Eventing, Gemma is also a keen show jumper and is seen out on the circuit regularly. Recently, she has made the step up to competing at 1.40m level and has competed internationally with success. Although her true passion still lies with Eventing, her plan is to develop the show jumping and to ultimately be competing at top level in both disciplines.

Working Hours :
Hours are 40 per week over 5 days to include weekend work, working 7.30 - 4.30pm daily.

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