Apprenticeship Opportunity: Equine Apprentice at Aston Mullins Stud

Aston Mullins Stud are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will give the successful candidate the support and platform to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.

What you'll do at work

This is a great opportunity for an Equine Apprentice to get stuck in with the daily running of the stud, including, but not limited to:

• Mucking out
• Turning out/bringing in
• Tacking up and tack cleaning
• Feeding and filling hay nets
• Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
• Bathing and rug changing
• First aid
• Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, Pessoa training etc.)
• Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

Where you'll work

ASTON MULLINS FARM
FORD
BUCKS
HP17 8XG

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

What you'll learn

Course contents

Work safely and efficiently at all times and comply with current health, safety and security policies and procedures (including PPE). (core)
Carry out all typical yard and field routine duties to include mucking out, skipping out, tidying and cleaning the yard, watering and feeding. (core)
Assess suitability of stabling and grassland environments for horses including checking for hazards etc. (core)
Assist with the arrival of a new horse to the yard, following current yard procedures and measures to prevent and control the spread of disease. (core)
Recognise, identify and describe horses including sex, height, type, colours and markings. (core)
Identify anatomy of the horse to include the bones of the lower limb, points of the horse and the position of the major internal organs. (core)
Recognise signs of good and poor welfare (including ill health) and check for injuries. (core)
Report relevant information and assist with medical treatment and other industry specialists, including Senior Groom, Dentist, Farrier, Veterinary Surgeon. (core)
Ensure the horses’ welfare before and after exercise or travel. (core)
Handle a variety of horses in the workplace to include tying up, leading, trotting up, turning out and catching in. (core)
Recognise different types of feed and hay and check their quality. (core)
Groom a horse including checking feet and shoes. (core)
Demonstrate trimming and plaiting. (core)
Fit a variety of common saddlery, equipment and horse clothing. (core)
Remove, clean and store common saddlery and equipment. (core)
Check the safe and effective working condition of all saddlery, equipment and clothing. (core)
Prepare horse(s) for travel using appropriate clothing and equipment. (core)
Assist with loading and unloading before and after travel. (core)
Prepare for and provide a variety of appropriate non-ridden exercise including fitting and use of lungeing equipment. (core)
Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, visitors and clients whilst showing good interpersonal skills. (core)