Senior Equine Groom Apprentice - Equestrian Centre and Rehab Hascombe Farm Equestrian Centre

A non rider apprentice is preferred with a passion for events and rehab unless they have their own horse. The ideal candidate will be looking after the livery horses and all general horse care.

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Closing date: 15 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,560.00

  • Working week

    To be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000202536

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

A rare opportunity has come up at Hascombe Farm Equestrian Centre.Formerly known as Royal-Leisure it has ran for nearly 25years as an established showground. The facilities hosts a number of British Showjumping and British Dressage affiliated events, aswell as hires out their world class facilities.

A well established rehabilitation yard on site offers top of the range equipment like a Equusir scanner box, water and dry treadmill.

The yard consists of 22 horses mainly competition based jumping up to 1.40m internationally.

A non rider apprentice is preferred with a passion for events and rehab unless they have their own horse. The ideal candidate will be looking after the livery horses and all general horse care including:

  • Attending shows
  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Tacking up
  • Mucking out

No day is the same at this location with the candidate getting full experience of horse care, show days and working with rehab yards.

The training you will be getting

  • Senior equine groom Level 3 (A level) apprenticeship standard

  • Functional skills, if required

  • All training will take place within the workplace

  • Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full time employment
  • Event organising
  • Equine Rehabilitation

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Hascombe Farm Equestrian Centre, formerly the well-known Royal Leisure, ran for nearly 25 years as an established showground. In 2014, it was taken over by a private owner who updated and refurbished the centre to an exceptional standard.

Employer

Hascombe Farm Equestrian Centre

Address

Hascombe Farm

Horn Lane, Woodmancote

Henfield

BN5 9SA

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Training

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Haddon Training

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01672519977

Apprenticeship standard

Senior equine groom

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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