Introduction
Barguse Riding School are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Equine Groom apprentice! Barguse caters for all levels of ability and ages and is Pony Club accredited. Barguse is a great place to work if you would like to progress in riding or teaching/coaching.
About the Employer
Barguse Riding School is located on the edge of Bugle surrounded by open countryside and fields a lovely peaceful spot in a safe and child friendly location. Barguse offers a cross‑country jumps course and runs internal and external shows. Barguse has an interest in biometrics and the correct way of training horses from ground work to ridden.
What You’ll Do
The ideal candidate will be willing to work across 5 days including weekends and will be positive and flexible. The main duties are:
- Mucking out and field maintenance – manure picking, fencing, weed control, etc.
- Turning out / bringing in horses
- Feeding and grooming
- Changing rugs and tacking up
- Exercising horses and ponies, both ridden and in‑hand
- Lunging
- Assisting with general running and managing yard duties
- Assisting with client events
- Assisting with lessons (e.g., leading)
Training Outcome
There may be an option to progress onto the Senior Equine Groom Level 3 apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem‑solving skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental attitude
- Patience
- Can‑do attitude
- Resilience
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Diligence
Qualifications
Essential – GCSE English – grade 4/C and GCSE Maths – grade 4/C.
Course Information
- Course: Equine Groom (Level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working week: 30–40 hours per week on a rota basis
- Shifts and days to be confirmed
- Expected duration: 1 year 3 months
- Training provider: Cornwall College
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