Dressage Competition Groom/Apprentice/Working Pupil
Louise Davison, Lullington, Derbyshire, DE12, UK
- Type
- Salary
- Apprentice wage and accommodation
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 109989
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 10/23/2023
- Updated
- 10/23/2023
- Expires
- in 1 month
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- 1,100
Fantastic opportunity to work as part of a friendly team, we love what we do and would welcome a new team member.
International and Grand Prix Dressage rider seeks competent person to have full participation and some responsibility for the day to day running of the yard.
Lots of going to competitions and chance to watch training with Carl Hester and Bert Rutten so the job is busy and varied, which makes it fun.
Lovely horses which thrive on this private well run yard.
As well as some yard work the main purpose of the role is focused on horse care.
Option of riding for the right person.
Live in or out.
It is not possible to bring a dog.
You will be given the opportunity to do either a British Dressage apprenticeship or and NVQ in competition grooming. There is also a possibility of coming as a trainee rider for the right person but this would be on a different basis.
Requirements
The role would suit a someone who is confident around horses as it does entail working with competition horses and is ideally a confident rider.
Training will be given, the most important thing is enthusiasm and commitment.
It would possibly suit someone who is training towards their exams or has finished college and looking to progress to a competition yard.
Or someone that is working on a yard but wants more involvement in training and competition grooming.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Lunging
- Plaiting
- Clipping
- Trim/Pull
- Exercising
Job Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to get fully involved in a top dressage yard, and gain fantastic experience.
It is a pleasant and exciting work environment.
Opportunity to complete exams/nvq.
Nice accommodation.
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Successful and busy dressage competition yard situated close to junction 11 M42 on the Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire Borders.
International size outdoor arena with mirrors, 10 stables, very good off road hacking.
Excellent facilities and happy horses enjoying all year turnout.