Coworth Park - Equine Apprentice
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Company: COWORTH PARK LIMITED
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Location: Ascot, SL5 7SE
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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-2000010724
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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: Hours dependent on age but will be over 5 days to include weekends and bank holidays , exact hours to be discussed with employer .
Brief Description
To work as part of the Equestrian team to provide the highest level of care and presentation of the horses and unprecedented service levels to our clients. To be an integral part of creating an Equestrian establishment with the best reputation in the hotel and equine industries with loyal clients who book regularly. Train towards qualifications
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 / BHS teaching Quals.
- Possibility of full-time employment.
Vacancy Detail
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stable Duties
- Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times.
- Exercising horses to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.
- Practice and revise where necessary when tasks are set by the team.
Guest Interaction
- Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner.
- Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times.
- Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavouring to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible.
- Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times.
Health & Safety
- Comply with all statutory and company health and safety, fire, bomb and security regulations.
- Ensure job required certificates are kept up to date.
Flexibility
- Along with your main duties, you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required.
- You may, on occasion, be required to adjust your hours of work to cover business needs.
Other Information
Due to health and safety, all visible piercings would need to be removed during work hours, and this employer has also stated any visible tattoos would need to be covered up.
This position comes with a staff uniform provided.
The location is rural, so please make sure you can get to and from the location before applying.