Equine Groom Apprentice for International Showjump Yard
JF Showjumping · READING, RG4 6SX
Equine groom (level 2)
James Fisher is an international Show Jumper with over 4 decades of experience and is now looking for a new apprentice to join his team. He welcomes applicants with their own horse, plenty of training available.
The work
All general yard duties. To include:
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Mucking out, turning in and out
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Grooming, tacking up and show prep
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Feeding, filling haynets & water buckets
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Opportunity to groom at shows
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Plenty of training available on your own horse
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Riding available for the right candidate
Training
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
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
- Possibility of full time employment
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Passion t work with horses
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
- Accomodation (shared) is available onsite to candidates aged under 18
- Livery available for own horse
The employer
ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST ESTABLISHED SHOWJUMPERS
With an International Show Jumping career spanning almost 4 decades James has won major Grands Prix and titles all over Europe and represented his country on numerous occasions.
Workplace
- HOLME PARK FARM LANE, SONNING, READING, RG4 6SX