There are various pathways you can choose to pursue depending on the type of career you wish to progress into and what your chosen employer can offer. You’ll need to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to complete the apprenticeship, for whichever option you choose.
The pathways that can be chosen are outlined on the tabs here.
The non-riding pathway is for those who want to gain horse care knowledge and assist with the organisation of the yard. It covers yard organisation, customer engagement and recognising their needs, as well as using IT skills to support the business.
The riding pathway is for those who are interested in riding as part of their apprenticeship. It incorporates riding in a range of environments, on varied terrain and how to follow the highway code.
This route is for those with an interest in coaching riders at grassroots level. Within this pathway, you will learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate lessons for a range of riders.
This pathway suits those working in horse studs or equine breeding centres. It covers knowledge and understanding of equine reproduction, how to care for broodmares and foals, how to work safely in the environment and preparing equines for sales and shows.
- Pathways
There are various pathways you can choose to pursue depending on the type of career you wish to progress into and what your chosen employer can offer. You’ll need to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to complete the apprenticeship, for whichever option you choose.
The pathways that can be chosen are outlined on the tabs here.
- Non-Riding
The non-riding pathway is for those who want to gain horse care knowledge and assist with the organisation of the yard. It covers yard organisation, customer engagement and recognising their needs, as well as using IT skills to support the business.
- Riding
The riding pathway is for those who are interested in riding as part of their apprenticeship. It incorporates riding in a range of environments, on varied terrain and how to follow the highway code.
- Coaching
This route is for those with an interest in coaching riders at grassroots level. Within this pathway, you will learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate lessons for a range of riders.
- Breeding
This pathway suits those working in horse studs or equine breeding centres. It covers knowledge and understanding of equine reproduction, how to care for broodmares and foals, how to work safely in the environment and preparing equines for sales and shows.
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