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RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.
Volunteering
You can apply directly for trainee inspector vacancies. You should be willing to move to another part of the country to do your training, if necessary. To be taken on as a trainee you'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and maths, and experience of working with animals. If your initial application is successful, you'll be invited to a selection day where you'll complete a series of assessments and an interview.
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Working day-to-day, you could:
With experience, you could progress to chief inspector then regional superintendent. You could also move into management or training roles at the RSPCA headquarters.
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare and environmental standards are followed in farms and dairies.
Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks and aquariums.
Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.
Poplar Park is based in Suffolk IP12 they are looking for a Level 2 or 3 apprentice to join them at their busy equestrian centre offering livery, lessons and hacking as well as being a BE event venue and running a range of other competitions.There is accommodation on siteThis apprenticeship allow you to learn all about running a successful business.
Jessica Campbell Eventing are looking for an apprentice groom to join their team at Home Farm. A fabulous opportunity for someone looking to start a career within the Equine sector.
Glapthorn Manor stables is a small, private teaching and livery yard based East Northamptonshire. They are a small, friendly riding establishment, livery yard and Pony Club Approved Centre. They have a brand new, purpose-built indoor stabling barn, lecture room and indoor arena are easy to run and offer brilliant working conditions.The apprenticeship will allow you to learn all about a professional livery yard. Accommodation (If over 18) and livery an option
Emma Is a former 5 star event rider and UKCCL3 Coach with BE and also a List 4 BD Judge. She is based in Warwickshire CV35.No accommodation Own horse welcome
Fergal OBrien Racing is based in Cheltenham GL54 a National Hunt horse racing training establishment located in the heart of the Cotswolds with a state of the art training facility currently comprising 86 stables, both an uphill and a round gallop and an all weather schooling strip. On site there is also an owners room, the racing office and 8 en-suite bedrooms for staff accommodation.Pool bonuses as per the Pool Money AgreementThis apprenticeship will give you a fresh insight into the National Hunt Racing scene and teach you everything about racing that you could ever know. They were the 18th National Hunt training establishment ever to reach 100 winners in a season and have surpassed that mark for three consecutive seasons now. They currently have a fantastic team of staff all fully dedicated to the care of our horses. There ongoing aim is to ensure the horses are well fed, happy and fit in order to give them the best possible chance of success on the racecourses.
Hyperion Equestrian is a livery, training and competition yard looking for a Level 2 apprentice to join their team.
Boyton Hall is a training and competition facility with dressage and showjumping clients. They are looking for someone, ideally with previous experience, to undertake either the Level 2 Equine Groom or Level 3 Senior Groom qualification, helping with the horses and carrying out general yard duties.There may be the opportunity to ride dependent upon experience.Based in Monks Eleigh, Suffolk.
Boasting some of the finest facilities along with beautiful surroundings based in Norfolk IP24 and top trainers, Harling Wood Stud offers a first class service along with an equestrian wellness centre and the very best in training for both horse & rider. We select the finest applicants to join us whether as an experienced member of our team or as an apprentice on our apprenticeship scheme. Every member of Harling Wood Stud is committed to helping the next generation achieve their goals and we are lucky to be able to offer limited spaces for apprenticeship throughout the year.No accommodation on-site but own horse welcomeDuring the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to learn from top class equestrian coaches, whilst working on this premium competitionlivery yard.
Top Class Dressage yard Anmore is looking for a new competition apprentice groom to join their team.
A very exciting opportunity has arisen at Anmore Dressage on their young horse yard , they are looking for an apprentice to join their team working alongside Jason Webb and their resident young horse trainer Lisa.You will be assisting Lisa with the groundwork with their foals and youngsters right through to the backing and breaking of the youngsters ready to be ridden away.
The dedicated and friendly team at Caron Roberts Equestrian are now looking for an equine apprentice to join them at their livery and coaching centre based in Wiltshire.
Studland Trekking Centre are a small friendly stables situated in the picturesque village of Studland on the Dorset coast, 10 minutes from Swanage and 30 mins from Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry.With 3 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, clifftop horse rides along National Heritage sites and 3000 acres of forest and heathland, they are lucky enough to offer some of the most stunning riding in the UK. They have rides suited to all abilities, from complete beginner to experienced riders and offer both group rides and private semi-private rides so that you can make the most of your experience.There is no accommodation on site and own horse is welcome on working livery.This apprenticeship allows you to work with lovely customers, taking them on hacks and looking after the horses.
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