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Equine Groom Apprentice
(Woodcroft Stud)

Location:

Peterborough PE6 7HP

Course level:

Level 2

Course Duration:

16 Months

Application Deadline Date:

8.10.24

Weekly Hours:

33 hours

Salary:

Apprenticeship Wage

Positions:

1

Accommodation:

Accommodation on site if required.

About this opportunity:

We have always loved horses and have been involved with them for as long as we can remember competing and hunting from a young age. Tim was a member of the 1984 Great Britain Modern Pentathlon team and won a Bronze Medal in Barcelona. He was also The England Pony Club Tetrathlon Captain and a Member of the Great Britain Modern Pentathlon World Championships Team. Tim also competed numerous top International Showjumpers, some of which he produced from novice to grade A. As a winner of many titles he had the privilege of training with many International Riders and Trainers such as George Morris, the American Team Show Jumping Trainer, Stuart Davidson, winner of the Foxhunter Championship at The 1978 Horse Of The Year Show and more recently Di Lampard. He then went on to specialise in young Dressage horses & producing Stallions for licensing. He is a very experienced horseman and an expert at spotting talent. Bernadette has combined her passion for horses with a senior management career at the John Lewis Partnership. She holds the Partnerships principles of honesty, integrity and excellent customer service very dear and has focussed on these values in all business dealings at Woodcroft Stud. As a team, Tim and Bernadette are dedicated to producing the best quality horses, hopefully one that is right for you! We Import a small selection of high quality Warmblood horses on a regular basis. All are hand picked from trusted friends & Breeders throughout Europe for Dressage and Eventing. Horses are selected for conformation, temperament, trainability, movement and breeding, all are open to any vetting & X-ray’s which we will be happy to arrange, transport and insurance can also be arranged. Horses can be tried daily between 8am & 1pm by appointment only. If you do not see what meets your requirements please do not hesitate to contact us, we might know of what you are looking for!

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice who is looking to further their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside our current team handling and caring for our horses. Working with professional people, the training will give a good foundation to go on and work in any sphere of equestrian. A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on.

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity (which can be live in or live out) to join a friendly, hard-working team. Within the role the successful candidate will be working toward a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horse Care with further training and employment available for the right candidate.

Desired skills and Qualities

  • Must be able to work alone at time and as part of a team
  • Applicants must had some experience of handling horses and show this on application.
  • Committed
  • Reliable
  • Team player
  • Good communication
  • Friendly

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE’s grade C/4 or equivalent, in maths and English are desired but not essential.
  • Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Horse Care.

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 and
  • gain 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

  • There is accommodation on site, own transport would be desirable or there is a regular Delaine bus service at the bottom of the road in Peterborough & Stamford .
  • 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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