Summary
Mixed Competition Livery yard. Dressage horses working at PSG and Inter 1 jumping horses to 1.40m. Enthusiastic and cheerful person, who is willing to learn and work as part of a happy team.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
35 Hours per week - days and hours to be discussed.
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
Duration
1 year
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
Mixed Competition Livery yard. Dressage horses working at PSG and Inter 1 jumping horses to 1.40m.
Enthusiastic and cheerful person, who is willing to learn and work as part of a happy team.
There would be some riding on well-behaved kind natured horses.
Assisting with general yard duties and horse care including:
* Riding
* Lunging
* Mucking out
* Clipping
* Turning out and bringing in
* Feeding
Where you’ll work
MAIDENHATCH
PANGBOURNE
READING
RG8 8HP
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
Course contents
Your training plan
Equine groom
Level 2 (GCSE)
* A level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the apprenticeship, as well as functional skills in English and maths if required
* All training will take place within the workplace
* Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 1)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Free livery can be offered for your own horse. There is no accommodation available on site.