Apprentice Eventing groom-L2 or L3

Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.

The position can be tailored to the apprentices interests and career aspirations whether that be riding, producing, breeding or yard management, with Sophie and her head girl you will have plenty of opportunity to be involved with all aspects of the yard. Usual yard duties will be expected:-

• Lunging
• Grooming
• Mucking Out
• Turning Out
• Tacking up etc

and for the right person there may be riding available.

The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.

5 or 6 days a week depending on age

40 - 48 hours a week again depending on age.

If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.

The apprenticeship is practical based so not lots of time spent in a classroom. If you did not gain your Maths or English GCSE's we can support you to do this whilst on programme.

You must be a UK resident and have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.

Applications open now and will close once a suitable candidate has be found.