Introduction

Sebastien Poirier Show Jumper is looking for a passionate and hardworking apprentice to join their professional showjumping yard in Esher. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves horses, has previous horse-handling experience and is keen to develop their riding, horse care and yard skills.

About the Employer

Sebastien Poirier - Show Jumping Training is a professional showjumping training and livery business based at West Weylands Farm in Esher, Surrey. Sebastien Poirier is a professional French show jumper and UK Accredited Coach Level 2 with the British Showjumping Association. He works with riders of different abilities and provides showjumping training, schooling and competition support.

The yard provides a professional environment for horses and riders, with a 70m x 30m arena, dedicated jumping field, cross-country fences, individual turnout paddocks, stabling, grooming facilities, horse walker and other specialist equestrian facilities.

Sebastien also offers full and competition livery, with horses of different grades being cared for and competed on behalf of their owners.

What You'll Do

All general yard duties to include :

Mucking out / keeping yard area tidy
Feeding / filling haynets and water buckets
Turning in and out
Picking out feet / rugging up
Grooming / Tacking up
Tack Cleaning
Bathing / Show Prep
Lunging / long reining
Holding for farrier / vet / dentist
Riding possible for competent applicant who can walk, trot, canter, Jump
Possibility of grooming at shows

Training Outcome

Potential for full-time employment with the company for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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 - English - 4 and Above
Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 and Above

Course Information

Course: Senior equine groom (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working 5 days per week, 8:00am - 5:30pm, will include weekend work on a rota basis (Exact working days and hours to be confirmed). You will have a 30 minute morning break and a 1 hour lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

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