Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Backing PRE Train Rehab Yard

• Claire and her team at East Leaze farm are looking for 2 apprentices to join the team, this is a large fast paced yard with upto 60 horses in at anytime.
• East Leaze is a backing and pre train yard for flat and jump racehorses, they also offer rehabilitation for injured thoroughbreds.

What you'll do

All general yard duties :

• Mucking out
• Turning in and out and horse walker
• Filling haynets/ water buckets
• Making feeds
• Grooming / picking out feet
• Tacking up
• Helping with groundwork for youngsters
• Riding available for right candidate

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

Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required

After the apprenticeship

• Progression to the Level 3 senior groom and or the possibility of full time employment

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Passion to work with horses

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

No accommodation is available with this position, buses and trains go to Swindon but not to yard, please make sure you can get to the yard daily for a 7.30am start before applying

No livery for own horse.

Hours flexible to be discussed with employer, will be over 5 days to include some weekend work.

• Although this would be a Non- Ridden Apprenticeship there is riding available for the right candidate.

About the employer

• East Leaze is a backing and pre train yard for flat and jump racehorses, they also offer rehabilitation for injured thoroughbreds.

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 weekend work, 7.30am start.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year