Equine Groom Apprenticeship

The yard has around 40 horses, including British Showjumping affiliated show jumpers, Royal Navy and GB Modern Pentathlon schoolmasters, and full liveries. They seek an individual to help with general yard duties and the management of the horses. This includes, but not exclusively:

Bringing-in and turning-out Feeding Tacking-up for / washing-off after lessons Mucking-out and bedding-down Yard, tack and equipment care Exercising the horses (optional) Competition and show preparation, travel, grooming

This is an exciting time for the yard. The business is growing, including the development of a new 60 x 40 arena, Monarch stables and a range of other facilities through the next 12 months.

They would ideally like to find someone who is a confident rider and there are opportunities to help produce some of the young horses if capable. Jumping and flatwork training included.

Training:
You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training All training will take place at the employers premises If you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship, or to become; Second rider You could be involved in young horse production, work towards being the yard manager and also be involved in British Showjumping affiliated competitions

Employer Description:
Dorset based horse trainer and Olympic coach Jabeena Maslin was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to modern pentathlon, in the New Years Honours list in January 2022. Jabeena is the coach of the Olympic Pentathlon Equestrian Team and helped Team GB win an unprecedented double gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021. ​In her youth Jabeena competed in every major showjumping competition including Royal Windsor Show, meeting the Queen aged five. She represented Great Britain on junior and young rider teams. The British pentathlon team first came calling in 1974 under Capt. Jim Fox, one of the founding fathers of the sport here and a part of the three man team which won gold at Montreal in 1976.​ Jabeena has coached every GB Modern Pentathlon team since the Seoul Olympics in 1988, bringing home countless medals for her country.

Working Hours :
Working 5 days out of 7, the final shift pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. You must expect to work at least one weekend day per week.

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