Equine apprenticeship

General yard duties will include;

Mucking out Tacking up and tack cleaning Bringing in and turning out Clipping/pulling/trimming/plaiting Bathing Schooling Exercising horses (including lunging, horse walker, long reining) Bandaging Rug changing Holding for vet/farrier/dentist Paddock maintenance

Training:

All training will take place at the employers workplace as Sheldrake Training offer a 100% WBL programme.

Equine groom Level 2 (GCSE).

 

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there is the possibility to progress on to a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Tynefield stud is a friendly, happy yard nestled in the South Downs national park. We have a livery yard and stud so plenty of hands on experience of handling mares, foals and youngstock. There is the opportunity to help with breaking in the young horses too.

Working Hours :
Working 40 hours per week, final shift pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant. Please expect to work at least 1 weekend day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness