Equine Apprentice

at  KEITS Training Services Ltd

We are a busy livery yard with over 120 acres of on site safe hacking. We also have a floodlit indoor school and ALL year turnout, so we are the home of many happy horses. We are seeking a new apprentice to join our team and learn all aspects of horse care perfect to propel them into a future career with horses!
This Equine Groom Apprenticeship position is open to someone who is passionate about the highest care of horses, good at working in a team and who would like to learn more about the managerial role in the equestrian industry.

Jobs to include but not limited to:

• Feeding horses & providing water
• Organise schedule for the day
• Turn out & muck out
• Grooming & tacking up
• Washing off
• Tack cleaning
• Making feeds & hay nets
• Washing saddle pads,
• Leading & teaching
• Sweeping & tidying yard

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Previous experience working with horses is DESIRABLE, this is a small and busy yard. Applicants who give examples of prior equine experience on application will be preferred.
• Customer service skills are desired with good communication
• Reliable with good time management skills
• The applicant needs to work well within a team but also use their own initiative.
• A keen interest in horses is essential

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in a horse care related qualification to be eligible and considered for this apprenticeship.
• GCSEs, or equivalent, in maths and English are desirable
• Possibility for continuing onto a level 3 advanced apprenticeship once completed.

Please refer the Job description for details