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Posted: 1263 Days ago

Apprenticeship equine groom

Somerset
Days per
week 5.5
Job Work
Type Full time
Sector Stud
Job Type Groom
Salary 4.15
Pets allowed
Accommodation
 
Other benefits
TrainingOpportunity to compete
Required Skills
Riding (hacking/exercising)

Southey Farm is a Lusitano stud and livery yard in the Blackdown Hills AONB on the Somerset/Devon border. Southey Farm is one of only a handful of established Lusitano yards in the country. It is highly regarded within the Lusitano community, with several horses being prolific breed and performance show champions. The Lusitano breed is currently ranked fifth in the world for dressage and Carl Hester is training a young Lusitano stallion, so theres never been a more exciting time to get involved with this amazing breed!

 

The stud stallion is Atinado, a high profile black stallion from famous bloodlines with an exceptional temperament. Several broodmares and some of his homebred youngstock are also at livery at Southey Farm and once you have enough experience, you will have the opportunity to work with them under supervision.  Southey Farm attracts world class international trainers and regular clinics are held in dressage, working equitation and side saddle.

 

 The livery yard is compact and well-managed to a high standard according to an established and successful routine. Zoe Paramore and her staff have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge between them, Zoe herself having undertaken a similar apprenticeship route when starting her career. Others on the yard have worked in many different equine industries including racing and hunt yards and will be able to share their insight and experience with you.

 

As a small but high profile yard, team fit is important and all shortlisted candidates should expect to attend a face-to-face interview. Located two miles from Wellington, you should be able to drive/cycle or have access to reliable lifts as the yard is not on a public transport route.  You should also be happy to work outside in all weathers.

 

Usual duties to include:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Feeding
  • Filling hay nets
  • Tidying yard
  • Grooming
  • Rug changing
  • Tack cleaning
  • Tacking up
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing
  • First aid
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, lunging with appropriate training aids, long reining, etc.)
  • Paddock maintenance
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist/physio
  • Preparing horses for travel
  • Preparation for shows and competitions
  • Assisting in the quarantine and management of horses recently arrived from international travel

 

Contact Name
Southey Farm Lusitanos
Contact Email
lucinda.brent@haddontraining.co.uk please quote Southey Farm Lusitanos
Contact Number
01672519977
Apply now

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