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Tom Rowland Eventing is an international event yard with horses ranging from 4 year olds to 5* horses. They are now recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic level 2 or 3 equine apprentice to join their friendly, professional team in Gloucestershire. This position is for someone whom already has good experience with horses .

Locaton
Cheltenham
Employer
Tom Rowland Eventing
Provider
Haddon Training Ltd
Wages
7.55 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Opportunity Details

Tom Rowland Eventing is an international event yard. Tom has horses who range from 4 year olds to 5* horses.


You will be working as part of a team and you will be expected to complete all normal yard tasks (see below)


Our very experienced head girl and our very competent level 3 senior equine groom apprentice will help and support you in learning or improving your skills.


There is plenty of riding available for a confident and capable rider.


Tom is a level 3 eventing coach and regularly teaches the staff.


  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Tacking up and tack cleaning
  • Feeding and filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing, grooming and rug changing
  • Schooling and riding for the right candidate
  • First aid
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
  • Helping to prepare horses for competition
  • Accompanying Tom to competitions (with support) or training activities
Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Horse Care 1 Role available New Vacancy

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Posted
Friday, February 21, 2025
Apply by
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Interviews
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Start date
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Skills Required

You must have good experience with horses , ideally competition horses.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Call Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved - Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English

Training

Full training provided through the Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training

Personal Qualities

Successful candidate will be hard working and enthusiastic with a passion to succeed within the equine industry.

Prospects

Possibility of level 3 senior equine groom apprenticeship on completion of level 2

Other Information

No accommodation

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