Equine Groom Apprentice
(Crippenden Stud)

We are a well established livery yard with an emphasis on happy horses, happy owners and happy staff.  Crippenden is very much a community or one very large family where people like to come and relax and enjoy being with their horses.

We try to encourage a relaxed atmosphere but always maintaining a high standard of care for our liveries.

Daily duties involve, but not limited to;

• mucking out
• skipping out
• watering
• haynet filling
• feeding, grooming
• turning horses out and bringing in
• rug changes
• yard sweeping.
• There are also opportunities to exercise horses at owner’s requests.

Desired Skills and Qualities

• Previous experience working with and handling horses.
• Must be cheerful and willing to help out no matter what
• Goes the extra mile
• Most of all must love and be kind to the horses

Desired Qualifications

• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in equine.
• GCSE Grade c/4 or equivalent in maths and English desirable but not essential.

Potential Career Progression

• Most of our apprentices stay on as there are full time working opportunities.

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

• Accommodation is not available but livery may be an option.
• Please include details of how you will travel to work in your application
• This business is not located near public transport, applicants will need an alternative method of transport to commute to work.
• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
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