Summary
Ponds Equestrian is Fiona Kashel, an international event rider who competes and produces horses up to an advanced level as well as running the livery yard. She is looking for an experienced candidate with good 'horse sense' to join her team on her big 50 box livery yard in Surrey.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours
Hours will be 40+ per week over 5 days to include 1 weekend day per week. Days and times to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The position would involve all the usual yard duties including:
* Mucking out, sweeping yard
* Turning out and bringing in
* Feeding
* Filling haynets and water buckets
* Putting horses on and off the horse walker
* Tacking up and untacking
* Responsibilities involving the supporting of the running and management of the yard and dealing with clients
* Potential of riding for the right candidate
Where you’ll work
Ponds Equestrian
Brook Lane, Shere
Surrey
GU5 9JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Senior Equine Groom Level 3.
Training will be conducted at the employer's premises, supported by the employer, and delivered by Haddon Training.
More training information
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this position and no access by public transport so please make sure you can get yourself to and from the location daily before applying. There is no livery for own horse available.