Equine Groom Apprentice - International Showjump Yard

James Fisher is an international Show Jumper with over 4 decades of experience and is now looking for a new apprentice to join his team. He welcomes applicants with their own horse, plenty of training available.

What you'll do

All general yard duties. To include:

Mucking out, turning in and out

Grooming, tacking up and show prep

Feeding, filling haynets & water buckets

Opportunity to groom at shows

Plenty of training available on your own horse

Riding available for the 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.

After the apprenticeship

• Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
• Possibility of full time employment

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 t work with horses

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• Accomodation (shared) is available onsite to candidates aged under 18
• Livery available for own horse

About the employer

ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ESTABLISHED SHOWJUMPERS

With an International Show Jumping career spanning almost 4 decades James has won major Grands Prix and titles all over Europe and represented his country on numerous occasions.

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: Hours are 40 per week over 5 days. To include weekend work if grooming at shows.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year