Equine Groom Apprentice - Axeholme Stud
Axeholme Stud · CROWLE, DN17 4BP
Equine groom (level 2)
Axeholme Stud is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in showjumping and wants to develop their riding, horse care and competition experience within a professional yard environment.
The work
General Duties will include:
- 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
- Riding for the right candidate
- Potential opportunities to attend competitions and shows
Training
- You will be working towards the Level 2 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
- Where required, the apprentice will also have the opportunity to work towards Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths.
Training provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
There is the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification:
- Level 3 Equestrian Sporting Excellence (AESE), or
- Level 3 Groom
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Competent Rider
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4 and Above
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4 and Above
Things to consider
- The yard may also be able to accommodate the successful apprentice bringing their own horse, with own-horse livery potentially available by arrangement.
- Accommodation: Potentially available / negotiable
The employer
Axeholme Stud is a small, dedicated equestrian yard with a focus on the care, development and ridden work of its horses.
The stud currently has five horses, providing a varied environment for an apprentice to develop their practical horse-care and ridden skills. The yard has a particular interest in showjumping, making this an exciting opportunity for an individual who is keen to develop their riding and gain experience within the competitive side of the equine industry.
Workplace
- THE LONG BARN, DIRTNESS BRIDGE FARM, CROWLE, SCUNTHORPE, DN17 4BP