Apprentice GroomSurrey

Job Description

If you want to gain qualifications, but not attend college, then we offer comprehensive training towards a Intermediate Apprenticeship in Horse Care or Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care.
The job involves all normal stable duties, the exercise of competition horses and travel to shows. Whilst you need to have a basic knowledge of stable management and need to be competent, confident rider, happy to ride fit horses hacking or in the school, we will give you full training to reach the required standard as a competition groom. This is a full time position 5.5 days a week 7:30 - 17:30. You must want to do things well and like things to be organised, clean and tidy, as we work to a high standard. Our horses are treated as individuals and our grooms must have their welfare at heart. You will be expected to groom for up to six horses. Modern Accommodation on site is available an the position is live in. You will work alongside two other full time grooms, who are hard working, love horses and are easy to get along with.

Requirements

You should:- have a love of horses and like to care for them, be prepared to work to a high standard, enjoy working as a team member whilst being able to work alone when needed and most of all be cheerful & conscientious.
We do not not cater for any pets and it is not possible to bring your own horse. This job is perfect for someone who likes to learn in a hands on and wants to become a top class knowledgeable groom.

Required Skills

Riding; Lunging; Exercising.

Required Expertise

Livery; Flatwork.

Accommodation

There is modern accommodation on site. You have you own room with en-suite shower room and there is a shared kitchen and sitting area. There is a freezer, washing machine and dryer. All your bills are paid, and cleaning products are provided. You will need to provide your own food.

Benefits

We are able to offer NVQ training / Modern Apprenticeship so you have something to prove your knowledge. A modern yard with good working & living facilities. A professional but friendly environment where you will learn.

The Facility

We are a small livery yard that offers a full livery service to competition standard. In the main the livery owners showjump. The yard is an american barn style of 16 stables all with automactic drinkers, 25mX50m school, lunge school, horsewalker and jump field. We are very commited to providing a high level of care to our owners and their horses.
Grooms accomodation is a modern and all grooms have their own room and shower room.