Blossom Hill are a 24 stable riding livery based in Brookthorpe, looking for a level 2 or level 3 equine groom apprentice.
Usual duties to include:

Preparing feeds and feeding
Preparing for exercise
Tacking up and tack cleaning
Lunging
Turning out & bringing in
Mucking OutThere will be plenty of riding for the right candidate, plus the possibility of attending shows.
Work days will be 8am to 5pm over 4 weekdays, plus a weekend day split shift of 8am - 11am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
There is a public transport bus stop around 5 minutes walk to the yard.
This apprenticeship is work based onsite so not lots of time sitting in a classroom. If you did not gain your Maths & English GCSE's in school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.
Th interview will consist of a trial day at the yard.
You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years to apply for this role.


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.

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.

Skills required
Previous experience with horses is preferred

Prospects
For the right candidate there is the possibility of progressing onto the level 3 Senior Groom qualification
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 months