Equine Groom Apprentice - Non Ridden

Island Riding is a small yard of 12 horses with fabulous facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, indoor stables, amazing hacking and is a registered and approved RDA and Ponyclub centre.

All normal yard duties to include (but not be limited to):

Mucking out Grooming/ picking out feet Making feeds / Haynets Water for stables / field Tacking up/ rugging Assisting with lessons

Training:

You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom (non-riding) apprenticeship.

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 Equine Groom (non-riding) apprenticeship and/or the possibility of gaining full time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Set in 50 acres of countryside in the centre of the Isle of Wight, the Island’s largest equestrian centre with self-catering cottages, glamping safari tents, family-friendly dining, events venue and top-tier facilities, there’s something for everyone.

Working Hours :
Hours 30 per week, to be worked over 5 days. Please expect this position to include weekend work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness