Equine Groom Apprentice

The yard is a family yard run by top dressage rider Alice. It is small and professional with high standards; the horses have 5* treatment. Solarium in both wash boxes Hot and cold water Rubber matting stable with sides and base covered Treadmill 18 acres Stallion paddocks Large arena with full set of jumps Full security & CCTV cameras Heated tack room Tea room Flood lit arena with top quality surface Hacking facilities - road and off road Yard manager on site Training on site everyday/when required

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

**Desired skills**
- Must be able to work alone at times and as part of a team
- Good communication

**Personal qualities**
- Committed
- Reliable
- Team player
- Friendly

**Desired qualifications**
- GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired
- Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 or higher in horse care

**Future prospects**

**Things to consider**
- There is no accommodation on site, own transport would be desirable.
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Equine Groom Apprentice - Braintree CM7 4PG