Apprentice Equine Groom
(Manston Riding Centre)

We are searching for a groom to join our team and assist with horse care, riding, instructing and coaching. You will carry out day to day care of the horses and equipment along with feeding and care of competition horses.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Care of horses and equipment
• Mucking out
•  Feeding
•  Grooming
• Tacking up
• Assisting with lessons
• Mounting and dismounting
•  Leading
• Supporting riders to achieve their goals
• Riding different types and levels of horses to maintain and improve training
• Care and preparation of competition horses
• Assisting with professionals such as vets, farriers and physiotherapists
• Grooming at shows for the right candidate

Desired skills and qualities

• Some previous experience with handling horses is essential and must be shown on application
• Enthusiastic and dedicated

Desired qualifications

• GCSEs grades A-C/8-4 in English and maths or equivalent desirable but not essential
• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Horse Care

Future prospects

• The possibility of continued employment once finished for the right candidate

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

• Applicants must be able to travel to work on time due to the workplace being based in a rural location with limited public transport
• 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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