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Equine Groom L2/L3 for Professional Eventing/Showjumping Yard

  • Mountford Sport Horses
  • Thetford, Norfolk
  • £6.40 per hour

Level 2 or 3 Equine Groom Apprentice at Mountford Sport Horses - a professional event/producing yard, headed by young rider Polly Mountford based in Thetford IP24. No accommodation or own horse The apprenticeship will teach you everything you need to know about working on a professional yard and learning about SJ/Eventing

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  • GMFJ Reference
    253893
  • Wages
    £6.40 p/h
  • Hours
    35.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    06/09/2024
  • Start Date
    27/09/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    15 months

  • Location
    Thetford
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Equine groom (ST0166)
  • Employer
    Mountford Sport Horses

Description

Mountford Sport Horses is a professional event/producing yard, headed by young rider Polly Mountford. We have up to 18 horses on the yard, depending on the time of year, ranging from foals to competition horses and plenty at all stages in between. We have a great set up and a system that seems to work well. Facilities include 10 well fenced paddocks with automatic water drinkers, 15 stables, wash bay, solarium, horse walker, arena and excellent off road hacking.

The day to day responsibilities of this job would be to assist with;

  • mucking out
  • turning horses in and out
  • grooming
  • preparing horses for exercise
  • cleaning tack
  • putting horses on and off the walker
  • keeping the yard tidy.
Hacking and lunging possible depending on experience.

Potential for own horse on separate arrangement for the right person


In addition there will be the requirement to be occasional travelling groom for events/competitions/outside training.

The successful applicant will get experience in all aspects of sport horse care, management and riding, depending on experience.

Days of work will be discussed on a rota basis. You will be required to work some weekend days in competition season.

The apprenticeship is a work based based full time position. Therefore, not lots of time spent sitting in a classroom.


You have to be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more to apply for this role.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 253893)

Company website : www.mountfordsporthorses.com

It is essential that you are confident handling horses however we are more than happy to teach everything you will need to know as long as you want to learn!

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.

All training provided at the employers premises by the employer or Haddon Training.

You will need to work towards your maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualification at level 1 or 2 if required.

Works well as part of a team

Willing to ask for help if needed, take advice well and be able to use initiative.

Happy to look after the horses as if they are your own!


For the right person there is definitely potential for progression and further employment.

No accommodation or no horse

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