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Dani Evans Eventing - Equine Groom Apprentice

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Dani Evans is a international 5* eventer, based in North East Somerset. Now looking for a new member to join their amazing team as an equine apprentice. Dani runs a 20 horse yard of mainly competition eventers and is looking for an experienced young equine to further develop and grow their equine knowledge. Hours 40 per week over 5 days, to include 1 weekend day per week, 7.30am - 5pm with breaks.

Locaton
Pensford
Employer
Dani Evans Eventing
Provider
Haddon Training Ltd
Wages
7.55 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, May 30, 2025

Opportunity Details

Dani Evans is a 5* eventer who leads a brilliant team of enthusiastic, hard working and supportive staff some of which are also apprentices. They are a professional event yard with top class horses across all levels, fantastic facilities and training and coaching from Dani.

The position would suit someone who enjoys the sport of eventing and is looking to develop and work in this area. There is the opportunity to train alongside 5* event rider Dani with regular lessons/help and travelling to events/shows.

Duties to include;

  • general yard duties
  • mucking out
  • grooming and bathing
  • feeding and watering
  • turning out and bringing in
  • hacking and exercising the horses with more for the right person.
You don’t need to have had grooming experience, however you must have good understanding and knowledge about competition horses.

Must be reliable, hard working and a friendly team member with a sense of humour! The job requires a good work ethic and trust, but rewarded to work with amazing horses and a top class supportive team .

Must be confident and capable of hacking fit event horses however, the position is open for a ridden or non ridden apprentice.

Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Horse Care 1 Role available New Vacancy

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Posted
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Apply by
Friday, May 30, 2025
Interviews
Monday, June 2, 2025
Start date
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Skills Required

  • Essential to have experience of handling competition horses.
  • Desirable that you are interested in eventing and looking to pursue this area.
  • Excellent team player that can work well with others
  • Communication skills
  • Take initiative to complete tasks in a a timely manner without being prompted

Qualifications Required

GCSE English & Maths Level 4/Grade C or above, Functional skills L2 or equivalent qualification.

Contact Haddon to discuss if you are not sure if you are eligible.

Training

Apprenticeship supported through Haddon Training

Personal Qualities

  • Hardworking
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Passionate about horses, eventing and learning
  • Strives to be the best with a can do attitude
  • Motivated and forward thinking

Prospects

Potential for progression to an advanced apprenticeship or a full time job.

Support in training for those with an interest in progressing in their eventing abilities. Opportunity to travel to national and international shows.

Other Information

No accommodation on site so you must be able to get to the yard for your start time of 7:30am, this location is not accessible by public transport.

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