Equine Groom Apprentice
(Anna Hilton)

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
• Exercising – riding/lunging
• Basic business interactions with liveries

Desired Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Hard working
• Applicants should have some previous experience of dealing with horses and must show this on their application
• Team Player

Desired Qualifications:

• Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above
• 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 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.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Things to consider

• Bring your own horse and benefit from training and full livery (£70 per week)
• Accommodation available (£55 per week)
• Regular training for you from Anna herself.