Equine Groom Apprentice - Breeding and Eventing

Aston Mullins

BUCKS, HP17 8XG

Closes in 12 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 January 2024


Summary

Aston Mullins Stud are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will give the successful candidate the support and platform to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours
Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 17 December

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

This is a great opportunity for a Level 3 Equine Apprentice to get stuck in with the daily running of the stud, including, but not limited to:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Tacking up and tack cleaning
  • Feeding and filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing and rug changing
  • First aid
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

Where you’ll work

ASTON MULLINS FARM

FORD

BUCKS

HP17 8XG

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

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • All trianing will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Previous experience working with horses is essential. A reference will be required. Candidates must be hard working and keen to succeed in the equine industry. A good sense of humour is a must! Accommodation is available if required.

About this company

Aston Mullins Stud is owned by Simon and Mags Hope whose life-long passion for racing and bloodstock led to them acquiring the present 300-350 acre farm in the heart of the Vale of Aylesbury in 2000.

http://www.astonmullins.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • After completion, there may be an opportunity to join the Aston Mullins team as a permenant member of the team

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000223545.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

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