Level 3 Senior Equine Apprenticeship

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equestrian service provider in Kilsby seeks an individual experienced in horse management for a dynamic role. Responsibilities include daily care of competition and stud horses, leading them to various locations, and assisting during competitions. The ideal candidate is reliable, has a strong team ethos, and confident in handling young horses. Training will be provided on-site, and flexibility in hours is essential to meet yard and competition demands.

Benefits

On-site training

Opportunity to work at shows

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with horses, preferably in a stud or competition environment.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily care of competition and stud horses.
• Lead horses to walker, paddocks, and stables.
• Perform general yard duties including mucking out and feeding.
• Assist with handling mares and foals.
• Support the team at competitions.

Skills

Confident handling fit and young horses

Reliability

Team player

Education

GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

They have a number of competing showjumping horses, as well as running the stud side of the business and offering competition livery. The yard is beautiful with fantastic facilities. There will be the opportunity to groom at local, national and international shows regularly as well as having receiving support and training in a well varied and exciting role. It is essential that you must be confident around horses and have experience handling young and fit horses; have a positive, hard‑working, can‑do attitude and be able to work harmoniously with other staff.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and management of competition and stud horses
• Leading horses to and from the walker, paddocks and stables
• General yard duties including mucking out, grooming, tack cleaning, feeding and turning out
• Assisting with handling mare, foals and youngstock
• Supporting the team at competition and shows when required
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across the yard and horses

Training

All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day‑to‑day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in‑person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Requirements

• GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with horses (preferable in a stud or competition environment)
• Confident handling fit and young horses
• Reliable, hardworking and resilient – able to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• A strong team player
• Must have own transport (no on‑site accommodation available)
• Willing to work flexible hours depending on yard and competition schedules