Equine Groom Apprentice for Top Carriage Driving Yard.
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Company: Jayroc Stables
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Location: Shropshire, SY4 4EA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000002954
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Working hours will be 8.00am to 4.00pm, and will include some weekend work. Exact working pattern to be discussed with the employer.
Brief Description
Jayroc Stables are looking for a new member to join their team. They are predominantly a Carriage driving yard competitively and for pleasure, but they also hack jump and school the horses. This is an excellent and rare opportunity to learn all about carriage driving from a top driver, Russell Hand.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Future Prospects
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or a full time position at the yard
Vacancy Detail
All general yard duties to include:
- Mucking out, sweeping yard
- Filling haynets / water buckets
- Turning horses in and out / rugging up
- Putting horses on and off the horse walker
- Tacking up for driving as well as ridden
- Riding available for the successful candidate
Other Information
You must be confident dealing with big, fit competition horses. This yard is accessible by train and bus, although there is a short walk from the bus stop to the yard, so please make sure you have looked into where the yard is and how you would get there every day before applying.