Summary
WG Stud specialises in breeding top sport horses, they also run a livery and riding school from their base just outside of Bicester. They are looking for 2 new members to join their team looking after the riding school and livery horses.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
WG Stud are a family run stud, with an exceptionally low turnover of staff and are happy to discuss a wage increase after a probationary period for the successful candidates.
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working week, 8am to 5pm to include 1 weekend day per week .
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 26 May 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
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
All general yard duties to include :
* Mucking out
* Turning in and out, changing rugs, picking out feet
* Feeding, filling hay nets, filling water buckets
* Tacking up and untacking
* Lunging/ long reining
* Riding possible for the successful candidate
Where you’ll work
BRAMLOW
MERTON GROUNDS
WENDLEBURY
BICESTER
OX25 2NS
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
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
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.
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
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
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this role, so please make sure you can get yourself to and from the location daily before applying. Livery for own horse is possible for the right candidate. Some previous equine experience is essential for this role, along with a good attitude to learn and develop.