Equine Groom Apprentice - Riding School
Waterhay Equestrian · Swindon
Daily jobs 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
Ideally, you will have had some experience with horses. Catch, lead and tack up, muck out.
You must have a can-do attitude and high energy. This is a physical job, and you are on your feet all day. A willingness to learn and develop is essential. Must be enthusiastic and committed to doing the job required first and foremost and the ability to work individually and with others.
A riding groom would be preferred but non riding groom also invited to apply. However, there will be plenty of riding available on a wide range of horses for any ability.
Skills required
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness
Qualifications required
GCSE in: English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4)
Future prospects
Possibility of progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
