Equine Groom Apprentice - Training Yard - Chipping Norton, Ramsden

HARTSOP FARM WITNEY ROAD RAMSDEN CHIPPING NORTON OX7 3AS

From £16,640 per year

Apprenticeship - Level 3

Equine Groom Apprentice - Training Yard - Chipping Norton - Job Ref: VAC1000350232

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hartsop Farm and train under Monty Roberts Master Instructor Ian Vandenberghe. Ideal for someone working towards a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom qualification. The role includes general yard duties, handling elite horses and body language-based training, with some riding opportunities available.

Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm – with occasional weekends required for competitions or events

• Carry out daily yard duties, including mucking out, feeding, grooming and general care
• Assist with turning out and bring in horses safely and calmly
• Support in the training and handling of horses, including groundwork, long reining and join-up sessions
• Observe and interpret horse body language to understand communication and behaviour
• Work closely with Ian Vandenberghe, gaining valuable insight into Monty Roberts techniques and methods
• Help maintain high standards of yard presentation and horse welfare
• Assist with exercise routines and potentially some riding opportunities
• Work effectively as part of a small, professional team and demonstrate the ability to work independently when required

For the right candidate there could be the opportunity to progress into a permanent role

• Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• 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