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Equine Groom Apprentice
(Farleigh Court Equestrian Centre)

Location:

Surrey CR6 9PX

Course level:

Level 2

Course Duration:

16 months

Application Deadline Date:

11.3.25

Weekly Hours:

40 hours

Salary:

£7.55 per hour

Positions:

1

Accommodation:

None provided

About this opportunity:

Farleigh Court Equestrian Centre is a large Livery and Training Centre situated in the peaceful hamlet of Farleigh, in East Surrey, 15 miles south of central London within the M25. We offer a bespoke Livery & Coaching service providing professional care to each individual horse and rider. Horses at Farleigh Court are kept happy and content throughout the year with a team of dedicated professional staff, state of the art indoor stabling and fantastic facilities. On site tuition at Farleigh Court provides riders with the opportunity to enjoy the journey of training while working towards individual goals. We also run events, clinics and unaffiliated competitions throughout the year. Hannah Shea-Simonds Accredited Professional Coach believes that “no one horse can fit into your way of riding, it’s about understanding, trust, patience and a lot of hard work. My BHSII, UKCC qualifications and my base here at Farleigh Court along with over 25 years coaching and competition experience, enables me to help horses and riders of different levels and experience reach their full potential. I believe it’s my understanding, passion, enthusiasm and simple love of horses that sets me apart from other coaches and riders.” Hannah competes herself in British Dressage, British Show Jumping and British Eventing competitions and there will be the opportunity for our future apprentice to attend some shows with Hannah and the horses.

We are looking for a new apprentice for this exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team learning all the skills you require for a full career in the equine industry.

Duties to include, but not limited to;

  • 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
  • Treating minor wounds and assisting with vet, physio, dentist and farrier visits.
  • Assisting with shows and events at Farleigh Court
  • Grooming at competitions

Desired skills and qualities

  • Horse handling experience (details of which must be shown on your application)
  • Team work
  • Committed and reliable
  • Enthusiasm

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent, Grade C/4 or above in maths and English preferred but not essential
  • Applicants should not already hold a Level 2 Equine qualification

Future prospects

  • The opportunity for employment or to move onto a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship for the right candidate should the position be available.
  • Assist with the running of shows, events and clinics on site
  • Opportunity to groom at shows with yard owner

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

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
  • This employer is not on a bus or public transport route so potential applicants will either need to drive or be dropped/collected from work each day.
  • The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard
  • 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

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