Equine Groom Apprentice
(Robert Whitaker Equestrian)

A fantastic apprenticeship vacancy with Robert Whitaker is now open. His last apprentice is now his show groom who’s busy travelling the world to various competitions and events!

Tasks will include:

• Mucking out
• Turning out/bring in horses
• Daily care for horses
• Daily yard maintenance
• Feeding/watering/hay
• Grooming/trimming
• Bathing/platting
• Tacking up/show prep
• Attending shows and competitions
• Basic business interactions with liveries
• Producing and sales of show class horses

Desired Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Hard working
• Owning your own horse or having previous experience with horses is essential.
• Team Player
• Willingness to learn and develop within the equestrian industry.

Desired Qualifications:

• Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in the equine sector to be eligible for this apprenticeship.

Future Prospects

• Gain qualifications, attend shows and gain riding experience
• Potential future employment for the right candidate
• Yard Manager / Equine Groom

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards 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.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Things to consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• If you would like to read more about the course content for horse care, please follow the below links:
• https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/equine-groom-v1-0
• https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/senior-equine-groom-v1-0
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