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Equine Groom Apprentice
(Rawreth Equestrian Centre)

Location:

Wickford SS11 8SH

Course level:

Level 2

Course Duration:

16 months

Application Deadline Date:

27.5.25

Weekly Hours:

40 hours

Salary:

Apprenticeship Wage

Positions:

2

About this opportunity:

We are a busy, family-run, Pony Club-linked riding school & livery yard established for over 25 years. Teaching beginners through to advanced riders. As well as caring for mares and foals and youngstock, including backing & schooling. With experienced, qualified staff offering high level training.

A fantastic opportunity to join the team as an equine groom.

Daily duties including, but not limited to;

  • Mucking out
  • feeding
  • haying
  • watering
  • sweeping/tidying yard,
  • keeping the yard & equipment clean
  • catching in & turning out
  • grooming & preparing horses for lessons
  • assisting with lessons.

With the additional opportunities to be involved with

  • backing & training
  • all aspects of stud work
  • assist at shows

Desired Skills and Qualities

  • High attendance and punctuality record
  • Keen listener & able to follow instructions
  • Enthusiastic to learn about working with horses

Desired Qualifications 

  • Applicants must NOT already hold a level 2 or above in Equine.
  • GCSE maths and English Grade 4/C or equivalent desired but not essential.

Possible Progression

  • Teaching opportunities.
  • Opportunity of full time work after the apprenticeship.
  • Progression on to level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.

Training Provided

  • 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.
    Training towards BHS Stage Exams and Ride Safe.

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