Equine Groom Apprentice - Catela Equestrian
Catela Equestrian · Wincanton
Daily duties will include;
Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy
Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets
Turning in and out
Picking out feet/rugging up
Grooming/tacking up
Tack cleaning
Bathing/show prep
Lunging/long reining
Holding for farrier/vet/dentist
Riding for the right candidate
Potential opportunities to attend competitions and shows
This is not just a mucking-out role. The successful apprentice will have the opportunity to develop their riding, so you must be a competent rider and have previous experience handling horses.
Working Days
Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, including a one-hour lunch break. You will need to be flexible, as weekend work may be required depending on the needs of the yard.
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is not available on site
There is space for the successful apprentice to bring their own horse
Due to the rural location, there are no suitable train or bus services to the yard. Applicants will therefore need to have their own reliable transport or suitable arrangements to travel to and from the workplace
Skills required
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical thinking
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Passion for Horses
Qualifications required
It is desirable to have GCSE in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4)
Future prospects
Full-time employment
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
