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Equine Apprenticeships: Course Options – Grooms of the Future Part 2

Choose an equine apprenticeship course – the options

by Kelly Wallace Horne

There really isn’t a simple way to present all the options available to equine grooms and employers who are interested in equine apprenticeships, but I wanted to offer an overview at the very least. Even so, this is still a rather long article with a lot of information, all of which may not be of interest to everyone, so to help you out we’ve added some shortcuts that enable you to jump straight to the information that is relevant to you. First things first, are you eligible for an apprenticeship?

 

How do equine apprenticeships work?

  • Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Am I Eligible“Apprentice” is an employment status, not a student status, therefore you earn a salary whilst you train for and gain your formal qualification.
  • Apprenticeships are official, structured training programmes and are supported by a college or training provider.
  • Apprentices must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices, which in the year 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 is £4.81 an hour. However, conditions apply to this – the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices doesn’t apply to Apprentices aged 19yrs or more in their second year of an Apprenticeship. Apprentices aged 19yrs or more in their second year must receive the age-related National Minimum Wage not the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices. As soon as a second-year Apprentice turns 19 years old they must be paid the age-related National Minimum Wage instead.
  • The apprentice will attend college, probably one day a week, and this will be part of their paid working week (yes, apprentices must also be paid for the hours they attend college!)
  • Apprentices work under the Working Time Directive which means:
    • If you are aged between 16-17, the maximum weekly hours you can work is 40 hours. You can only work a 5 day a week and you must receive two consecutive days off.
    • If you are aged over 18 years old, the maximum you can work is 40 hours. You do not need to have two consecutive days off.
  • The employer must give the apprentice groom the opportunity to learn and complete the tasks necessary to gain the associated qualification.
  • Equine apprenticeship courses usually take between 12 and 18 months to complete.
  • Equine apprenticeships are proper job roles and count towards both your education and employment history on your CV.
  • Equine apprenticeships can help grooms maintain job longevity on their equine CV by discouraging grooms from job hopping every few months as they try to gain a lot of experience in too little time.

 

Am I eligible to provide or apply for equine apprenticeships?

Employers can find out more about employing an apprentice groom here.

Job seekers have to meet the following criteria in order to apply for a Government funded apprenticeship course:

  • The applicant can be of any age.
  • The applicant must have been a resident of the EU for a minimum of 3 years.
  • The applicant must not be in full-time education (including college, university or completing another apprenticeship course).
  • The applicant must ensure they are not overqualified for the course they are applying for. Speak to your college or training provider to find out the details specific to your circumstances.
  • Grooms already in employment can complete an apprenticeship course with their current yard, subject to their employer’s agreement – speak with your employer about the possibility of training for and gaining a formal qualification within your current yard. Your employer can find out more about the process here.

Would-be apprentices who don’t qualify for a Government funded apprenticeship course can still gain qualifications via the apprentice route, but the course fees will need to be funded by the job seeker or the employer. Speak to a college or training provider to find out more about this.

 

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Getting into working with horses

Traineeships for inexperienced horse enthusiasts

Not everyone has the opportunity to learn to ride or look after horses in their leisure time but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t make a cracking groom with correct training. However, it stands to reason that no employer is going to let a complete novice loose on their yard and horses. This is where Government funded Traineeships come in.

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Traineeships for complete beginners

It’s a little bit like a “try before you buy” scenario for both the learner and the employer, giving young people the opportunity to test the water and employers reassurance that the learner is likely to be capable of the equine apprenticeship course.

That said, it is not an opportunity for curious animal lovers to “have a go” at working with horses – it is an opportunity for young people who are passionate about horses to prepare for a career in the equine industry.

If you have applied for an Equine Apprenticeship and been turned down for having insufficient skills and experience for the role, a Traineeship could help you achieve your equine career goals. The Traineeship will last anything between 8 and 20 weeks, depending on your individual circumstances and your Traineeship period does count towards your work experience on your CV, so be sure to add it.

 

Do learners on a Traineeship get paid?

By law, employers are not required to pay learners for taking part in a traineeship but may support the learner with expenses such as accommodation, transport and/or meals. Depending on the circumstances, learners may be able to access financial support from their training provider. If the learner is receiving welfare benefits the Jobcentre may be able to offer financial support.

 

To apply for a Traineeship the learner must:

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Get into work with horses via a Traineeship

 

  • Be 16-24 years old
  • Unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week
  • Have not gained a full Level 3 qualification
  • Be ready and available to start employment/and Apprenticeship within 6 months

 

A traineeship is probably not right for you if:

  • You already have the skills and experience needed to find an apprenticeship or work with horses
  • You are 25 years old or older
  • You are already employed

 

Finding a suitable Traineeship

There are various ways to find official Traineeships:

  • Search Traineeships on the Government website here
  • Contact www.thegroomslist.co.uk to find out about any opportunities suitable for you
  • If you are currently receiving welfare benefits you can speak to your local Job Centre about Traineeship opportunities

Jobseekers can find out more about Traineeships here, including how to work out if you are eligible for a Traineeship. Employers can find out more about Traineeships here.

 

 


 

Equine Apprenticeships in Horse Care

 

Apprenticeships for Grooms who want to ride

 

Level 2 – Equestrian Apprenticeship Standard Equine Groom Horse Care

Level 3 – Equestrian Apprenticeship Standard Senior Equine Groom

 

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Riding ApprenticesYou can complete a Level 2 or 3 Equine Apprenticeship course in any discipline or yard types and you will learn the following:

  • Safe working practices
  • Yard and Field Routines and Duties
  • Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare
  • Horse Handling, Care and Appearance
  • Saddlery and Equipment
  • Travelling Horses
  • Equine Non-ridden exercise

 

The riding element of this equine apprenticeship course includes:

  • Learning the fundamental importance of adopting a correct riding position
  • Different riding styles appropriate to different disciplines and situations
  • School rules and regulations
  • Riding terminology including paces/ aids/ school figures
  • How to ride in the open with consideration for weather, hazards and varied terrain
  • The use of pole work to include distances of trot poles and basic principles of jumping The Highway and Country Code and safe protocol for riding on the road and public places
  • The importance of riding according to instruction
  • An awareness of customer needs and how this can influence customer care

 

Equine Apprenticeships for Grooms who DON’T want to ride

 

Level 2 – Equestrian Apprenticeship Standard Equine Groom 

Level 3 – Equestrian Apprenticeship Standard Senior Equine Groom

 

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Non Riding ApprenticesThe non-riding equine career pathway is more business focussed, with the riding element of the course replaced with the appropriate training required to run a successful equine business. However, you will still learn the horse care element:

  • Working safely
  • Carrying out yard and stable duties
  • Learning about horse anatomy and how to keep them healthy
  • Safe handling and grooming
  • Clothing and saddle care
  • Safe transportation of horses
  • Non-ridden Exercise

 

For non-riding learners, the riding element of this equine apprenticeship course is replaced with more managerial/business related skills:

  • The importance of stock rotation and maintenance and storage of supplies and equipment
  • What is involved in maintaining an establishment and how this can be organised
  • An awareness of customer needs and how this can influence customer care
  • Appropriate office duties including answering the telephone, processing information and basic IT system and skills used in the workplace
  • The benefits and practice of lungeing and the equipment involved

 

 


 

Occupational Routes

You may wish to specialise in specific sectors within the equine industry…

 

The Stud Industry

Horse Breeding Apprenticeships

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Breeding ApprenticeshipsYour specialised training will include the following and more:

  • Principles of equine reproduction to include the initial mating decisions, the importance of teasing, monitoring pregnancy and weaning
  • Specific principles of care and welfare including health related to maintaining breeding equines and offspring
  • Methods, equipment and technology currently used to breed and register equines
  • The basics of preparing equines for commercial or private sale
  • The main diseases relating to breeding equines and the relevant industry Codes of Practice
  • Problems that may happen with covering stallions, foaling mares and youngstock throughout their early years

You can find out more about a career as a Stud Hand or Groom here.

 

 


 

The Horse Racing Industry

Horse Racing Apprenticeships

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Horse Racing ApprenticesYour specialised training will include the following and more:

  • The care of the thoroughbred racehorse as a high-performance equine athlete and the specific exercise regimes used in the racing industry to prepare and train horses to race
  • The specific routines for working in a racing yard and taking horses racing including how to care for horses prior to and after strenuous work and racecourse performance
  • The regulatory requirements for adhering to industry policy and practice, including security procedures in the yard, at the races and at public sales venues
  • Technical racing terms and vocabulary, the racing industry structure and key organisations
  • The industry protocol for taking a horse racing and how to lead up a Thoroughbred racehorse at the races

 

 


 

The Carriage Driving Industry

Carriage Driving Apprenticeships

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Carriage Driving ApprenticesYour specialised training will include the following and more:

  • All parts of a single set of harness
  • The correct single harness to use with two and four wheeled vehicles with independent shafts
  • Correct fit of single harness to two and four wheeled vehicles
  • The procedures for harnessing up and putting to with an assistant and safe areas to do so
  • The basic principles of cleaning leather and composite leather harness
  • Cleaning of wooden and metal vehicles, safe storage of two and four wheeled vehicles
  • The core principles of long reining for exercise and the equipment used

 

 


 

Specialise in Equine Sports

Equine Apprenticeships - Course Options - Sporting Excellence Study ProgrammeSporting Excellence Study Programme

You can specialise in performance horses in many of the competitive disciplines not mentioned above, for example, Dressage, Show Jumping or Eventing. The Sporting Excellence Study Programme used to be known as the AASE (Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence) and is a training programme that is managed and run in conjunction with the official UK bodies for each discipline, e.g. British Dressage, the BSJA, British Evening etc. As you can imagine, the course focusses on grooms becoming specialised in top-level competition in their chosen discipline. You can read more about a career as a competition groom here.

 

 


 

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*5 day week * IRO £25K pa +/- plus accommodation neg. 🙂 This vacancy has arisen due to internal promotion. We have placed staff in these roles previously and the feedback is always excellent 🙂 This lovely employer is a semi-professional carriage driver and he and his wife have a strong equestrian background. Good horsemanship skills on the ground with yard & horse management skills being a priority for the role . Candidates should possess all the usual skills, including the ability to turn a horse out Riding optional – the horses are ridden by their owners (hacked and schooled to a good level under saddle). An interest in carriage driving experience is helpful but not essential and there is an opportunity to learn to drive if you might be interested.  Outings to competitions are shared between the yard manager and this position. You would mostly be travelling to outings in the UK. There are 7 horses which are Dutch harness horses 16HH-16.2HH (2x mares and 5 geldings), these are typically WB Dutch dressage type horses. The employer is constantly back and forth to the yard/abroad where he runs a thriving business but is looking to be permanently based in the UK permanently in 5/6 years’ time. Integrity, self-reliance initiative and self-starters are a must for this role. Small family estate. Indoor and outdoor ménages, good hacking. Great facilities -walker/washdown etc. No room for a horse but lots of good yards close by. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email caroline@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description English family relocating from Scotland are looking for a live-in groom to start June 2024. This is a full-time position with the requirement to work ad hoc Saturdays or Sundays as needed. The applicant will be in sole-charge of two perfectly behaved cobs and three (pretty perfectly) behaved shetland ponies. The family are currently looking to acquire three further horses / ponies to add to their team. The private estate is a working farm with excellent equine facilities. There is an outdoor arena with show jumps, miles of off-road hacking and plans for an extensive cross country course. This is a very happy and family focussed home, with young children, dogs and other livestock. HGV 7.5 ton license preferable, but for the right candidate the family would sponsor the required training and qualifications. CVs and references will be required. Minimum Requirements All yard duties must be performed to a high standard. Applicant must be a sensitive and confident rider and happy to work through any schooling or behavioural issues. Due to the size of the horses, the family require a lightweight groom, ideally one who is able to exercise and school small stocky ponies. Candidate must be energetic, a team player, with good social skills and the ability to work harmoniously alongside other staff. The family are also looking for a positive, happy groom who would also really enjoy riding with (and teaching where needed) the younger members of the family. A DBS certificate will be required. Accommodation details Idyllic one-bedroom flat adjoined to the main house, overlooking the farm and parkland. This flat is in excellent condition and there is a strong expectation that this standard of accommodation will be maintained by the successful applicant. – Council tax paid for – Water and heating paid for (T&Cs apply) – All other utilities to be covered by the applicant Benefits For the right candidate, this position offers: – The opportunity to bring with them their own horse – The opportunity to bring with them a maximum of two well behaved small pets (indoor cats only) – The opportunity to use the family horse box for personal use (when not in use by the family) Pension as standard  
We are now looking for an experienced competent rider to join our team. This Warmblood Stud is the home of Stallions and Broodmares. We have the pleasure of owning and producing beautiful and versatile warmblood horses.  Our bloodlines include some of the top in the  Country ;- Concorde, Kannan, Voltaire, Zirocco Blue, Cardento, Kashmir V. We are based in West Wales near Tregaron in a stunning rural location with purpose built equine facilities with an Equine Therapy and Spa onsite. Set in the midst of the idyllic Cambrian Mountains we are graced with beautiful outriding and our horses benefit with hacking out as part of their daily routines.  These quality Warmbloods are or have competed in show jumping competition in this country and abroad. This full time, live in or out role. We need a competent rider to join the team. Most importantly to work with our team,  getting the best from our horses. This will include general yard duties working as part of the team producing young stock and competing our stallions.   The role is 5 days per week and flexibility if we go out to shows at the week days and weekends. We are a mixed yard competition horses (stallions), youngstock, broodmares and general riding horses. We have some very well bred, exciting youngsters for the future. We are a very busy yard this could be a hugely rewarding role for the right person. Accommodation details – Live in is available for one and own horse considered.  
*Salary of £22,360 -£25K pa neg. depending on experience plus beautiful Cotswold stone cottage accommodation (without charges). *Fab career/CV opportunity *Single accommodation *World-class establishment *Well behaved dog considered Groom with some performance horse experience required to work within an established and highly motivated team to a very high standard in an international dressage yard. Competent Grooms from any discipline considered. You must be a team player and as this is a non-riding position (some hacking, maybe,  if you are a particularly balanced and capable rider). It would suit someone who enjoys the Dressage environment and who wants to work with the best team of people & horses in the best of facilities at home. This is a great training ground for those established in their career or ambitious individuals wanting to build a career towards yard management and /or competition grooming in the future. Please call Caroline & Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
​*Stunning Cotswold location *IRO £400-£450 +accomm and no bills *5 day week * dog considered* Our client events her horses at all levels (BE90 – 4*)and has some fabulous advanced horses as well as some “up and coming” youngsters. This role is suitable for an experienced Groom who enjoys the competitive environment but is also happy when mostly home grooming. Relevant experience ideal including yard/stable/performance horse management. Youngstock experience a bonus as a few young horses brought in from time to time to bring on. Must be able to turn out to a good basic level. Must be passionate about horses and their care. … Please call Caroline & the Team  on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com  
CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED *Salary IRO £40k totally negotiable depending on experience plus accommodation *Sponsorship available to suitably qualified non UK citizens *Partner, own horse and pets welcomed (but this is a role with lots of travelling home and internationally) Show Jumping Competition Groom required for a vacancy with a very ambitious and competitive family. Must be an experienced Show Groom in the UK and Internationally with an established referenceable record. Rider is a bonus but certainly not essential. Experienced driving  26t+ lorries and ideally articulated is key. 18 quality jumping horses and homebred/other young stock destined for a career in SJ/jumping all kept in top accommodation to the highest standards. Nice, flexible  accommodation Great team environment with a young, energetic, motivated and progressive team. Top-class facilities Fairly flexible on the number of days worked, can work around anything between 5 and 6 but obviously will be straight through when away at shows You will be well looked after and treated as the professional you have worked hard to become in this very inclusive environment. Must have experience with handling stallions. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com  
If you have an EU or German passport or the necessary immigration status plus an adventurous spirit and would like to turbocharge your CV – we would like you to get in touch soonest *Salary £2047.71 per month/£24,572.52 pa annum/£472.54 pw (Euros equivalent) *Food/accommodation and utilities small charge *Must have an EU or German passport *Dog considered *Short-term contract positions (6-9 months available), as well as long-term jobs, are available *This employer is happy to consider junior and senior, experienced or less experienced This is a unique opportunity to work in a world-class performance horse yard/ auction site/ sales/youngstock /sales and competition yards and on the same employer’s Stud & AI laboratory (during the Stud season) . The Stud role during the season has 2 key elements:  to look after broodmares and their foals. You would also be involved in vet checks and insemination, youngstock handling, stable management, feeding, health care, farrier, etc Grooms/Stud staff interested in working in their world-leading AI laboratory This position requires someone super meticulous and organised to fill and pack the orders for mares to be put in foal to their world-class stallions via AI  you don´t need any horse or lab experience at all. Enthusiasm and dedication to work alongside the best horses, riders, and horse people. This opportunity would be GREAT FUN and a second-to-none experience which would enhance your career anywhere you choose at home and abroad. Outside of the season you may well work with young horses/competition horses/auction bound horses etc etc whatever you r preference vs the yards requirements at the time. All up for discussion. This really does offer a rare insight into world-class horses, world-class facilities, and a truly remarkable experience for any Groom or Stud Person seriously interested in getting to the top of their game. There are also considerable opportunities for advancement and promotion possibilities if you wish to remain in Germany. Please note: Medical aid – by law both employer and employee have to pay 50% Statutory sick pay – the employer pays for the first 6 weeks of medical insurance,  after the 6 weeks they pay around 60-70% 3 meals per day will be provided when working on site, (one of which is a warm cooked meal), and the employee pays 163€ per month contribution All employment/immigration /legal administration – The employer will assist with this but there will be a joint responsibility between the employee and Employer. The agency, Caroline carter Recruitment Ltd. in its capacity as an introductory and not an employment agency,  does not get involved with this apart from in terms of communication between employee and employer if requested in writing/email by the employee or employer Covid-19  – The employee must have had the 1st and 2nd doses but it is not mandatory to have had the booster.  This will be at the employee’s discretion but the employer retains the right to restrict duties without it.   Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Add considerable experience to your CV – why not consider as a short-term contract position (6-9 months available) as well as long-term jobs. If you have an EU or German passport, an adventurous spirit and would like to show what you are capable of or add to your CV, then this could be for you! *Salary £2047.71 per month/£24,572.52 pa annum/£472.54 pw (Euros equivalent) *Food/accommodation and utilities small charge * Must have an EU or German passport *Dog considered. One of the most professional performance horse yards in the world is looking to add to its team with two key Stud Roles to look after broodmares and their foals. You would also be involved in vet checks and inseminations, youngstock handling, stable management, feeding, health care, farrier, etc Grooms/Stud staff interested in working in their world-leading AI laboratory This position requires someone super meticulous and organised to fill and pack the orders for mares to be put in foal to their world-class stallions via AI  you don´t need any horse or lab experience at all. This employer is happy to consider junior and senior, experienced or less experienced. Enthusiasm and dedication to work alongside the best horses, riders, and horsepeople. This opportunity would be GREAT FUN and a second-to-none experience which would enhance your career anywhere you chose in the future both at home and abroad. A rare insight into world-class horses, world-class facilities, and a truly remarkable experience for any Groom or Stud Person seriously interested in getting to the top of their game. There are also considerable opportunities for advancement and promotion possibilities if you wish to remain in Germany. Please note: Medical aid – by law both employer and employee have to pay 50% Statutory sick pay – the employer pays for the first 6 weeks of medical insurance,  after the 6 weeks they pay around 60-70% 3 meals per day will be provided when working on site, (one of which is a warm cooked meal), the employee pays 163€ per month contribution All employment/immigration /legal administration – The employer will assist with this but there will be a joint responsibility between the employee and Employer. The agency, Caroline carter Recruitment Ltd. in its capacity as an introductory and not an employment agency,  does not get involved with this apart from in terms of communication between employee and employer if requested in writing/email by the employee or employer Covid-19  – The employee must have had the 1st and 2nd doses but it is not mandatory to have had the booster.  This will be at the employee’s discretion but the employer retains the right to restrict duties without it.   Please call Caroline on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com

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