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 your 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
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.
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.Training:
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.
Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training Outcome:
Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations
Further responsibilities for those that would like progression within the yard.
Opportunity to complete further apprenticeships for the right candidate.
Employer Description: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.Working Hours :Working 5 days out of 7, the yard will discuss shift patterns with the successful candidate.
However you should be prepared to work at least 1 weekend day a week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
All yard duties
Assist with the smooth running of the riding school business
Look after the welfare of the horses
Show excellent customer care
Work as a team and an individual as required
Training:
Training on site
Coach visit every 6 weeks
Training Outcome:
Senior Equine Groom
Groom
Employer Description:Situated in the beautiful Hampshire countryside with excellent facilities, including show jumping arenas, a large livery and woodland cross-country hacking.
Close to the historical city of Southampton, with great transport connections, Gleneagles Equestrian Centre offers a variety of horse riding courses for all ages and levels.
Our British Horse Society qualified instructors are highly experienced, friendly and totally committed to providing the best tutoring.Working Hours :To be agreed, but typically between Monday to Friday, with one day working at the weekend.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
All general yard duties :
Mucking out
Turning out / bringing in
Tack cleaning / tacking up
Feeding
Filling hay nets
Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
Bathing
Rug changing
Attending competitions as a groom or with own horse if desired
Training on own horse
Hacking
First aid
Exercising horses from the ground (lunging and long reining)
Holding for vet/farrier/dentist/physio
Grooming at competitions
Training:
You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
All training will take place at the employer's premisesIf you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or full time employment
Employer Description:About Greta
Greta was born in Melbourne, Australia and lived there until she was eight-years-old. The family then relocated to the United Kingdom where she and her twin brother Silas started riding. Equestrianism became a big part of Greta’s life as, after moving to England, her mother Sarah became a successful horse breeder after a mare they owned was injured and could no longer be ridden so was put in foal. Silas is now an equine vet.
Greta was an active member of the Burghley Pony Club, taking part in all activities and teams, including representing her Club at the Pony Club Championships on three occasions. She now enjoys ‘giving back’ to the organisation that provided her solid equine grounding – she passed her AH test with Honours – regularly teaching members of the VWH branch, close to where she is now based.Working Hours :Hours are 45 per week (this position is aimed at 18's and over), to include 1 weekend day , starting at 7.30am.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses....Read more...
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