Equine Groom Apprentice
(Ghyll Park Equestrian Ltd)

Yard Duties will include:

• Turning out and bringing in
• Mucking out
• Feeding, watering, and haying
• Grooming
• Clipping and trimming
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
• Bandaging
• Tacking up
• Lunging/long reining
• Riding opportunities for suitable apprentice
• Grooming at shows
• Assisting with breaking of young horses

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team in this riding school, livery and successful show yard.

Within the role the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom and may progress to a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship.

Desired skills and qualities 

• Applicant must be confident in handling a wide variety of horses and should show this in their application
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Reliable
• Honest

Desired qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent are desirable but not essential.
• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Equine.

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 3 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.

Future prospects

• There is a possibility of progressing on to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom/ British Horse Society exams if a position is available.

Things to consider

• There is no accommodation on site. Applicants should ideally have a driving licence or reliable access to transport as the business is in a rural location with no public transport.
• There is no stabling for applicant’s own horse.
• 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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