Apprentice Horse Groom

Here at Joe White Equestrian, we have a passion for seeing horses reach there full potential. Whether that be with ourselves, or with someone here training. Attention to detail is key with a sympathetic yet effective approach to training.

**About us**:
Show jumping stable based in the West Sussex countryside specialising in the sales and production of show jumping horses and ponies.

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

The apprentice will undertake general stable duties which include:

- General Yard Duties.
- Tacking up and Untacking.
- Keeping the riding school ponies fit for their work.

**What qualifications will the apprentice recieve?**

The apprentice will recieve a Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship qualification, which will include:

- Yard & Field Routines & Duties
- Horse Anatomy, Physiology & Welfare
- Horse Handling Care & Welfare
- Saddlery & Equipment
- Travelling Horses
- Non-Ridden Exercise
- Riding / Non-riding (can choose either pathway)
- English and maths: Apprentices without level 2 English and maths must achieve level 1 and take the test for level 2 before taking the end-point assessment.

Training at Plumpton College will be one day per week during term time.

**Requirements**:

- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness

**Qualifications required**
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £10,004.80-£19,760.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Are you able to drive? Do you own a car?

Work Location: One location