working pupil dressage placement... anyone know of any?

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well after hating this year of as levels i have decided that i can use my time far better by hands on learning and training my way up through the levels!

so im looking for a working pupil position on a dressage yard. i want to have the chance to work up through the levels and recive regular training on school masters. i also want to take my own horse with me and if not close to home i will obviously need to live in.

im a hard worker and will be very willing to learn!!! can do all general yard duties and happy to groom at comps. as long as i can cover my costs and have some money for food ill be happy!!!

so if anyone knows of any positions please let me know! :)
 
Jinx94 said:
have you checked on yard and groom?
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ruth83 said:
Try looking at the BD website for information about their apprenticeship scheme.
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yes done yard and groom! found a few and emailed off to them! however there seem to be more in america :eek: than here........

i am SO confused over that appernticeship scheme? could you kindly explain what/how/where and who i can do it with!
 
On yard and groom you are best finding one with a phone number because a lot of them have rolling ads and only glance over the e-mails (I used to be head groom on a yard that used the service). Whereas if you can call you will immediately stand out from the crowd. I would also say that when replying to ads on yard and groom don't tell a long, involved story about how you started riding at age x and then, and then... Every young person that responds to those adverts tells that story and it gets a little tiresome. Try to think of really good examples of why you have ability and dedication to give as answers to questions. Good luck :D
 
DabDab said:
On yard and groom you are best finding one with a phone number because a lot of them have rolling ads and only glance over the e-mails (I used to be head groom on a yard that used the service). Whereas if you can call you will immediately stand out from the crowd. I would also say that when replying to ads on yard and groom don't tell a long, involved story about how you started riding at age x and then, and then... Every young person that responds to those adverts tells that story and it gets a little tiresome. Try to think of really good examples of why you have ability and dedication to give as answers to questions. Good luck :D
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Red30563 said:
Lynn Perry has a vacancy at her yard in Suffolk. Not sure if its what you are after but it's on her website www.firstchoicedressage.co.uk
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thank you dab! very interesting.....im not a fan of life stories either! and i will keep in mind what TO put in there :)

red! i went and had a look, and it does seem interesting so have emailed to see if it is still available! thank you :)
 
Try and phone, it shows that you really want to know more - there and then, about the position. I've always had luck getting jobs by talking to the contact before I applied. Youd be surprised how many people don't!
 
For the apprenticeship you would be best contacting the person listed on the BD page http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/training/apprenticeship_scheme
They can give you details of who provides spaces for apprentices. Generally it works in a very similar way to a WP position but is often more structured and there is an element of key skills and external verification involved.

Talland would also be a good place to look.
 
RiderLizzie said:
I think [removed] takes working pupils.
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ive already contacted her! :)

Herts05 said:
Have you looked at Talland?
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yes i have, but looking at their training pages it seems that they are more likely to take someone working towards their AI, or towards nvq's etc.
im doing neighter currently (i am doing my BHS stages, but dont want to have to pay 'term time' fees for them!), and i more want to work on a yard in exchange for ltraining on a schoolmaster. do you think they would do this? :confused:

thank you ruth :)
 
The thing with places like Talland is that often if you go and fit in with their 'standard' practices but let your preferences be known, if you show the dedication (and potential talent) to progress in those areas then you will be helped and allowed to do more eventually.

Paying for training might not be ideal to start with but it would A) get a foot in the door in terms of experience, references etc and B) should help to ensure that you receive the training you have been promised.
 
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