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Apprentice Equine Groom
(Pickering Grange Equestrian)

Location:

Leicestershire LE671EZ

Course level:

Level 2

Course Duration:

16 months

Application Deadline Date:

29.4.25

Weekly Hours:

30-40 hours per week, to be discussed at interview

Salary:

Apprenticeship Wage £7.55p/h

Positions:

1

Accommodation:

Accommodation and livery can be provided if required
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About this opportunity:

Here at Pickering Grange we will provide you and your horse with a relaxed, luxurious environment and high quality professional care. We live on-site providing 24 hour surveillance and security, so whether you visit daily or weekly, you can feel safe in the knowledge that your horse’s needs will be met. Whatever your discipline, your horse can enjoy all the facilities from competing at our regular shows or clinics to hacking through miles of off-road accessible countryside. We offer professional modern facilities for horses and their owners set in the heart of the National Forest. Step into Pickering Grange and appreciate the excellent facilities including American barn style stables, undercover horse walker, indoor, outdoor and free-schooling dedicated arenas, heated tack rooms, indoor hot water wash-down and solarium area.

Pickering Grange Equestrian are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their busy groom team, you will learn various aspects of horse management including:

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 rein
  • Riding
  • Assisting with events
  • Field maintenance
  • The right candidate would have an opportunity to go and groom for Rachel (owner) at one of her events.

A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team. Within the role, the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Equine with further training and employment available for the right candidate.

Desired skills and Qualities 

  • Must be able to work alone at times and as part of a team
  • You need to be outgoing with a love of horses, a great team player and a wish to learn all about horses and their care.
  • Applicants must have some experience of handling horses and show this on application
  • Good communication
  • Committed
  • Reliable
  • Team player
  • Friendly

Desired qualifications

  • GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired

Future prospects

  • Progression onto level 3 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.

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