Equine Groom Apprentice - TOP Carriage Driving Yard.

Jayroc Stables are looking for a new member to join their team. They are predominantly a Carriage driving yard competitively and for pleasure, but they also hack jump and school the horses. This is an excellent and rare opportunity to learn all about carriage driving from a top driver, Russell Hand.

What you'll do

All general yard duties to include:

• Mucking out, sweeping yard
• Filling haynets / water buckets
• Turning horses in and out / rugging up
• Putting horses on and off the horse walker
• Tacking up for driving as well as ridden
• Riding available for the successful candidate

Training

• 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

After the apprenticeship

• Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or a full time position at the yard

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Passion for working with horse

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You must be confident dealing with big, fit competition horses. This yard is accessible by train and bus, although there is a short walk from the bus stop to the yard, so please make sure you have looked into where the yard is and how you would get there every day before applying.

About the employer

Jayroc Stables is a large (61) horse yard set in the Shropshire countryside, it is mainly a Carriage Driving yard, Russell Hand and Abi Hutchinson compete at all the top competitions all over the country doing Traditional, precision and pleasure driving. The horses are also schooled , hacked and jumped.

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: Working hours will be 8.00am to 4.00pm, and will include some weekend work. Exact working pattern to be discussed with the employer.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year