Job Description
You would be learning all aspects of the business from riding, lunging, feeding, competition grooming, although a non riding position there will be riding opportunities for the right person. The right person will be reliable, diligent, work from your initiative and able to work as part of a small team so have a good sense of humour! You will be required to work every other weekend.
You will be training towards a work-based Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care (for a groom) This qualification offers a higher commercial and professional standard than College based Diplomas, due to the learning happening within the work place.
The qualifications are run by Reaseheath Equine College where you will spend one day each week. This position is full time and the national apprenticeship minimum wage, this is NOT a live in position please make sure you can get to our yard.
Duties will include:
- Mucking out
- Grooming
- Bandaging
- Turning out and bringing in
- Show preparation
- Lunging
- Hacking
- Clearing up animal mess
- Tack cleaning
Personal Qualities :
- Reliable.
- Trustworthy.
- Hard working.
- Team player.
- Use initiative.
- Polite.
- Good sense of humour.
Skills Required :
- Able to muck out an advantage but all training will be given.
Future Prospects : Level 3 onwards, an opportunity to attend national level shows and regular training on your own horse if wanted.
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