Dressage Groom: Equestrian Apprenticeship At Dressage Yard

Yard and Groom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equestrian training provider in the United Kingdom is offering a full-time Equestrian Apprenticeship. This role includes general horse care, preparing for competitions, and riding at shows. Ideal for those preferring on-the-job learning with training provided by experienced riders. Accommodation in a shared cottage is included, and candidates should have strong riding abilities, especially in Dressage/Eventing. Driving license is advantageous, and the position requires a big heart for horses and quick thinking.

Benefits

Accommodation

Holidays

Training

Own horse can be accommodated

Qualifications

• Must be a quick thinker, love life, and have a big heart for horses.
• Must be a talented rider with experience in Dressage or Eventing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general horse care including mucking out, grooming, and preparing horses for competitions.
• Handle fit competition horses and young stock confidently.
• Participate in riding training and lessons.

Skills

Riding

Driving license

Handling Youngstock

Lunging

Bandaging

Plaiting

Clipping

Trim / Pull

Sole Charge

Exercising

Starting / Breaking

Natural Horsemanship

Job description

EQUESTRIAN APPRENTICESHIP (Level 2 or 3) - Are you looking to achieve your qualifications but don’t feel the classroom is for you? We will soon have a vacancy for a full time apprentice at St Giles Dressage. New built facilities (indoor, outdoor arena, hacking). The role will includes general horse care including mucking out, grooming, preparing horses for competitions, tack cleaning, and exercising (this is dependent on riding ability- for competing out youngsters you need a competition record at Medium level at least. The opportunity to ride at shows and training days. Applicants must be confident handling fit competition horses and young stock (most horses are over 16.2hh). Riding training given if riding capabilities are above BD medium. All training will be provided with Haddon Training on site, so this would suit someone who would prefer to learn on the job rather than in a classroom. Riding lessons by GP trainer.

Apprenticeship

• Help you work at the commercial speed equine employers expect.
• Increase your confidence in working with horses, in a team and in the workplace.
• Give you the skills and knowledge to become a competent member of staff.
• Give you a reference for your CV.
• Provide you with essential employability skills to give you the best start in your working life.
• Private yard with 2 international dressage riders.
• Shared accommodation in lovely cottage with high speed internet.
• Driving license advantageous.
• Own horse can be accommodated too (perk).
• Apprentiship wage, 30hrs per week.
• Working hours 7-11 am and 3-5 pm. (Time to ride your pony / horse in a long lunchbreak).

Requirements

Quick thinker, life loving with a big heart for horses… and a very talented rider. Dressage / Eventing

Required Key Skills

• Riding
• Driving license
• Handling Youngstock
• Lunging
• Bandaging
• Plaiting
• Clipping
• Trim / Pull
• Sole Charge
• Exercising
• Starting / Breaking
• Natural Horsemanship

Required Expertise

• Dressage
• Eventing

Accommodation

Shared cottage with own room but shared bathroom and kitchen

Job Benefits

Accommodation Holidays Training