Equine Apprentice Groom - Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation

All General Yard Duties plus:

Providing the highest standard of daily horse care, including feeding, grooming, mucking out and turning out Confidently handling horses before and after hydrotherapy treatments, including racehorses, competition horses Assisting with water treadmill and equine spa sessions under supervision Preparing horses for rehabilitation treatments Monitoring horse health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns Keeping the yard, stables and rehabilitation facilities clean, organised and safe Working closely with our experienced team while developing your practical equine knowledge This is a Non-Ridden Pathway 

Training:

Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

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 If you have not achieved your maths and/or English GCSEs to grade 4 or above, Haddon Training will support you in achieving this with Functional Skills

Training Outcome:

Possibility of full-time employment. 

Employer Description:
Run by trained equine osteopath, Natasha Halliday, the centre offers a bespoke programme for every horse ensuring each horse’s individual needs receive the required attention.
The Equine hydrotherapy and rehab centre was established at Marston Stud in 2021 to provide top class care for all disciplines within the equine community.

Working Hours :
Working 5/5.5 days per week 40/45 hours dependent on age, will include weekend work on a rota basis. (16-18-year-olds 40 hours/week). Exact working days and hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses,Experience of Sport/Racehorses