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Jane Gilby - Equine Groom Apprentice

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Jane Gilby is an international Dressage rider who has previously competed for Australia and New Zealand , she now runs a small private professional yard of 11 horses, which boasts excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas. They are now looking for a an apprentice groom to join their small team. Hours are 40 per week over 5 days to include weekend work, 7am - 4pm, with an hours lunch and a tea break.

Locaton
Chaceley
Employer
Hillend Farm Equestrian
Provider
Haddon Training Ltd
Wages
7.55 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, May 30, 2025

Opportunity Details

All general yard duties to include :


All training will be provThe right candidate will a hard working , team player. This position will be a non riding Equine Groom Apprenticeship, unless done on your own horse.

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Tack cleaning Tacking up
  • Feeding
  • Filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing
  • Rug changing
  • Attending competitions with either owner or senior groom and training when possible
  • Communicate with liveries
  • Hacking
  • First aid
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging and long reining)
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist/physio




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

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Posted
Monday, April 14, 2025
Apply by
Friday, May 30, 2025
Interviews
Monday, June 2, 2025
Start date
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Skills Required

Candidates dont need to have masses of previous experience, confidence and basic skills are a must as well as a good attitude towards learning.

Qualifications Required

A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.

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.

Personal Qualities

  • Hard working and
  • enthusiastic about horse care
  • hard working
  • flexible
  • punctual
  • team player

Prospects

Progression to the Level 3 senior groom apprenticeship and or possibility of a full time position on completion of the apprenticeship.

Other Information

This location is very rural , so not accessible by public transport, there is accommodation available for over 18's and livery for own horse is possible. They are located 10 mins from Hartbury College and 15 mins from Gloucester.

Please make sure if applying locally you can get yourself to and from the location daily .

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