Equine Groom Apprentice - Livery Yard

Introduction

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has good basic equine experience looking to build a career in the equestrian industry while completing a full apprenticeship through Haddon Training.

About the Employer

Buckleap Stables is a well-established equestrian yard based in Arnold, Nottingham, offering full, part and assisted livery services. The yard is home to around 60 horses, including competition horses, resting and retired racehorses. With a range of facilities including a floodlit ménage, lunge pen, off-road hacking, cross-country jumps and a jump field, Buckleap provides a varied environment for both horses and riders.

What You'll Do

All daily yard duties to include:

• Mucking out, feeding and turnout
• Lunging
• Grooming and tacking up
• Maintaining high standards of horse care and yard presentation
• Learning and developing new skills in a professional environment
• Some riding available for the right candidate 

Training Outcome

There is the possibility to progress on to level 3 Senior Equine Groom or to a full-time job for the right candidate. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Passion for Horses

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 and Above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 and Above

Course Information

Course: Equine groom (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working between Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and with some weekend working and 1 hour lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED