Equine Groom Apprentice
(Justine Armstrong-Small)

This is an exciting opportunity to learn from one of the country’s top show producers learning all the skills you would need for a successful career in the equine industry whilst gaining a level 2 in horse care. But if you already hold a level 2, a level 3 may be considered for the right person.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Turning in and out of horses
• Morning muck outs
• Grooming
• Field chores
• Yard chores
• Tack cleaning
• Clipping
• Exercising horses

Desired skills and qualities

• Previous horse handling experience a must and details must be shown on application
• A passion to learn
• Hardworking
• Dedicated
• Driven

Desired qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Applicants ideally must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Horse Care.
• If you already hold a level 2, a level 3 may be considered.

Future prospects

• On completion you will have all the skills required for a full time position in the equine industry.
• Yard Manager / Senior Equine Groom

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.