Summary
Sophie Hulme Eventing is based BS37, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working 5 days out of 7, the yard will discuss shift patterns with the successful candidate. However you should be prepared to work at least 1 weekend day a week.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 February
Duration
1 year
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.
The position can be tailored to your interests and career aspirations whether that be riding, producing, breeding or yard management, with Sophie and her head girl you will have plenty of opportunity to be involved with all aspects of the yard. Usual yard duties will be expected:-
* Lunging
* Grooming
* Mucking Out
* Turning Out
* Tacking up
* and for the right person there may be riding available.
The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.
If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.
Where you’ll work
THE LODGE
CHESCOMBE FARM
DODINGTON ROAD
CHIPPING SODBURY
BS37 6HY
Training
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.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
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.
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
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
This position is suitable for those who already have some experience with horses, ideally competition fit horses. There is no accommodation available in site, so you must be able to reliably make your own way to and from the yard each day. The work requires working in all weathers, so please be prepared for this type of work.