Equine Groom Apprentice - LTD

This is a unique opportunity to work on a yard with masses of variety, alongside all the normal yard duties there are opportunities to help run the in house shows, work in hand with the therapy ponies, work in the tack shop, help with the promotion of the centre on social media and look after a whole host of other animals.

What you'll do

All normal yard duties :

• Mucking out/ keeping yard tidy
• Feeding
• Filling haynets / water buckets
• Looking after the other animals there
• Helping Liveries with their horses
• Helping run the in house shows
• Exercising the therapy ponies on the ground

Training

Your training plan:

• You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship
• The training will be completed at the employers premises, with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
• Haddon Training will also support you in gaining your Functional Skills qualifications in maths and/ or English if required

After the apprenticeship

• Possibilty of progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticechip
• Full time employment

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical 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 , so please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying, there is the possibility of livery for own horse
• This position is aimed at applicants aged 18+

About the employer

As a fully qualified Equine Bowen Therapist, Caroline distinguishes herself by offering a full holistic approach that encompasses: - Management - Bodywork - Classical Training and her goal is to help educate both humans and horses. Facilities and Services on offer include:

Full, Assisted and DIY - Livery

Solarium

Farrier Room / Wash down box

Barefoot transitioning track

Horsewalker

Sand and PVC outdoor arena

Fully equipped Classroom

Rug washing and drying facilities

Veterinary stable with CCTV

Regular visits / clinics from Veterinarians and other equine health professionals

Reiki and Bowen treatments and healing shares

Wide range of shows, clinics, training and workshops

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 3 Months
• Hours: 16 hours a week. Working week: Hours will be 16 per week in a split shift format to include some weekend work, exact hours to be discussed with employer.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £6,656 a year