Equine Groom Apprentice (Andrew James Eventing)

Location

Bedfordshire, SG18

Course Duration

16 months

Application Deadline Date

30.6.26

Weekly Hours

Starting at Apprenticeship wage

Positions

1

Accommodation

Available for the apprentice, and their horse!

This is a vacancy at an International event yard with horses ranging from 3 years old to 5 event horses. Andrew is a top event rider with a lovely string of horses. Jobs will include all yard duties, riding and event opportunities and the chance to bring your own horse!

A fantastic opportunity to work on a busy and fun competition yard with a lot of opportunities to learn the skills needed for a career in the industry. Within the role, the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Equine.

Further training and employment available for the right candidate.

You can even stay here and bring your horse to access amazing training! What's not to love?

Responsibilities

Yard duties will 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
• Tacking up
• Riding/hacking
• Attending shows/events

Desired skills and qualities

• Must be able to work alone at times and as part of a team
• Applicants must have some experience of handling horses and show this on application
• Applicants must be confident to ride fit and fast horses.
• Good communication
• Reliable
• Team player
• Friendly

Desired qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired.
• Yard groom
• Yard Manager
• Event Rider

Benefits

• Accommodation on site
• You can bring your horse for free and receive lessons
• Training offered
• Travel and attending top competitions

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 or Level 3 Senior 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.