Equine Groom Apprentice - Dressage/Livery Yard.
Hill Green Farm Livery · WIGGINTON, HP23 6HD
Equine groom (level 2)
Hill Green Farm Livery are a livery yard, who also have breeding and dressage horses, and are looking for an apprentice to join their team. The apprenticeship will allow you to work with top level dressage horses, breeding stock and a number of lovely liveries, as well as giving you the platform to develop your skills and launch your career.
The work
This position is a non-ridden or ridden postion dependant on your riding level and daily tasks will include general yard and grooming duties such as:
- Turning out
- Bringing in
- Rug changes
- Grooming
- Tacking up
- Lunging
- Mucking out
Training
Equine Groom Level 2 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
Training provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
- Upon completion, there may be an opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship and/or gain permenant employment. There may also be opportunities to groom at shows
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
Prior basic experience is essential along with a great attitude. The employer are situated in a small village with limited public transport route (bus)so the ability to drive or have a method of commuting is vital. To apply for this role you must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years. Unfortunately, there is no accommodation or livery for own horse on site.
The employer
Hill Green Farm Livery offer a range of livery services as well as having breeding and competition horses.
Workplace
- HILL GREEN FARM, HILL GREEN LANE, WIGGINTON, TRING, HP23 6HD