Introduction
Barguse Riding School are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 3 Equine Groom apprentice! Barguse caters for all levels of ability and ages and is Pony Club accredited. Barguse is a great place to work if you would like to progress in riding or teaching / coaching.
About the Employer
Barguse Riding School is located on the edge of Bugle surrounded by open countryside and fields a lovely peaceful spot in a safe and child friendly location. Barguse caters for all levels of ability and ages.Barguse has an interest in Biometrics and the correct way of training horses from ground work to ridden. Barguse is Pony Club accredited. Barguse hold and run internal and external shows. Barguse has a Cross Country Jumps course. Barguse is a great place to work if you would like to progress in riding or teaching/coaching
What You’ll Do
The ideal candidate will be willing to work across 5 days including weekends and is positive and flexible. The main duties are:
- Mucking Out and Field Maintenance – manure picking, fencing, weed control etc.
- Turning out / bringing in horses
- Feeding, grooming
- Changing rugs, tacking up
- Exercising horses and ponies, both ridden and in-hand
- Lunging
- Assisting with general running and managing yard duties
- Assisting with client’s events
- Assisting with lessons i.e.; leading
- Supervisory and leadership responsibilities
Training Outcome
There might be an opportunity to progress to a full time position with the company.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- A can do attitude
- Resilience
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable
- Diligent
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE – English – 4/C
- Essential – GCSE – Maths – 4/C
Course Information
Course: Senior equine groom (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 30-40 hours per week on a rota basis. Shifts and days to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE
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