Equine Apprentice - Busy Riding School and Livery Yard

Bridge Farm Livery Stables are looking for the right person to join the enthusiastic & friendly team as an equine groom apprentice to help with the efficient day to day running of the yard. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who doesnt necessarily have lots of equine experience, but who would really like to learn .

What you'll do

All general yard duties to include :

• Mucking out/ Keeping yard tidy
• Grooming/ Tacking up
• Turning Out/ bringing in
• Full training given
• Lovely livery owners and supportive colleagues. Great team to join

Training

• All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
• Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach

After the apprenticeship

• Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and possibility of doing BHS teaching and or stable managment qualifications

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

There is no accommodation available with this position so please make sure you can get to and from the yard before applying.

About the employer

Nestled just outside the South Downs national park, we are a friendly, local riding school and livery yard catering to all ages and levels of ability.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Equine groom (level 2), Agriculture, environmental and animal care
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 40 hours per week over 5 days to include 1 weekend day, 8am- 5pm.
• Start date: 28 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year