Whatever your experience we have a course to help you start your career within the equine industry.
Traineeships
Do you have little or no experience in a working environment? If so a traineeship could be for you?
Traineeships are a part of a Government initiative to help school leavers and young people with little or no experience get their foot in the door and start developing the right skills. You’ll receive training from professionals and build the foundations for a successful career in the equine environment.
Apprenticeships
We strive to deliver quality, hands-on training to young people and adults, giving them a strong foundation for a rewarding career.
As the leading skills trainer in the equestrian sector, we are the preferred training provider for British Showjumping, British Dressage, British Eventing and The Showing Council. That means we’re able to offer apprenticeships in some of the top yards in the country: Eilberg Dressage, Nigel Coupe Showjumping, Andrew Hoy Eventing, West Kingston Stud, Berkshire Riding Centre and Mount St. John Stud.
We have a wide range of courses depending on your experience, plus we can help you secure the ideal role. Just contact us or look at the vacancies we have today.
We are committed to helping you complete your apprenticeship, in addition to the expert and highly skilled staff who will work with you throughout your apprenticeship we also offer a number of great additional benefits – click here for more information
- Equine Groom - Level 2
This apprenticeship has been designed for the job role requirements of the Groom. The Level 2 is most suitable for those with limited experience working with horses in a busy environment. It will give you a strong foundation in horse care and a kickstart in working within the equine industry.
More information on Groom level 2
- Senior Equine Groom - Level 3
This apprenticeship has been designed for the job role requirements of the Senior Groom. The role of a Senior Groom consists of advanced horse care understanding and the ability to organise and lead a team.
More information on Senior Groom Level 3
- Learning Mentor
Mentoring is the foundation of all work based learning, but this is the very first time that it has been recognised as a role and qualification. Learning Mentors (LM) support learners of all ages and levels, helping them develop in their new work role, e.g learners maybe, apprentices or trainees, ranging from new starters to CEOs.
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- Racehorse Care
This apprenticeship has been designed for the job role requirements of a Racehorse Care Apprentice and it is most suitable for those with a passion for working with racehorses in a busy environment. It will give you a strong foundation in racehorse care and a kickstart in working within the racing industry.
More information on Racehorse care
We’re award winning and recognised by OFSTED as Grade 1 “Outstanding”. We’ve been finalists and winners of many awards including ‘Training Provider of the Year’ at the Apprenticeship 4 England Awards, finalists in the Times Education Supplement (TES) Awards and most recently national winners of the Apprenticeship Provider of the Year in the Agricultural, Environmental and Animal Care in the ACC awards.
With over 20 years’ experience with apprenticeships in the equine industry we deliver quality, hands-on training to young people and adults, giving them a strong foundation for a rewarding career.
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