Equine Groom Apprentice - Showjumping Yard
M EQUESTRIAN SERVICES LTD · STONDON MASSEY, CM15 0LE
Equine groom (level 2)
M Equestrian is looking for one enthusiastic Equestrian Groom Apprentice to join the team.
The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day care and management of competition horses and will have the opportunity to learn how horses are prepared and cared for to a high standard before, during and after competition.
The work
- Mucking out / keeping yard area tidy
- Feeding / filling hay nets and water buckets
- Turning in and out
- Picking out feet / rugging up
- Grooming / tacking up
- Tack cleaning
- Bathing / show prep
- Lunging / long reining
- Holding for farrier / vet / dentist
- Possibility of grooming at shows
- Riding for the right candidate
Training
- You will be working towards the Level 3 Senior Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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
For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 apprenticeship or into full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Passion for Horses
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4 and Above
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4 and Above
Things to consider
No accommodation is provided with this position. The successful candidate will need to arrange their own travel.
The employer
MEquestrian, based at Stondon Court in Essex, is a professional competition yard specialising in showjumping. The yard provides an opportunity to work closely with competition horses and learn about the high standards of care, preparation and management required in a competitive equestrian environment.
Workplace
- STONDON COURT, ONGAR ROAD, STONDON MASSEY, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0LE