Equine Groom Apprentice - Professional Dressage Rider

Exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Natalie Allen Dressage. Natalie is an industry professional who has competed at international level. Currently producing lots of top caliber young horses ready for the dressage circuit. Natalie is looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join her team.

This is a Non Ridden Pathway

What you'll do

All general yard duties required:

• Mucking out / Keeping yard tidy
• Turning out / changing rugs
• Grooming / tacking up
• Clipping
• Plaiting
• Lunging
• Show Preperation

Training

Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

• All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, supported by the employer, and carried out by Haddon Training

After the apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candiate may have the opportunity to enrol onto the advanced (level 3) apprenticeship or to join Natalie Allen as a full-time member of the team.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation 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

• As there is no accommodation with this job, you must be able to get yourself there daily
• Hours can be full or part time and are to be discussed with employer
• All candidates must have very good basic experience with horses

About the employer

I am a professional International Dressage rider and trainer based at my own yard in Warwickshire, where I train, compete and produce Dressage horses. I am passionate about horses and I look forward to the future. ​I am currently running my own yard Edgehill stud I compete Dressage horses for owners and I train clients ​ My Long term aim is to compete at the olympic's I understand this requires lots of hard work I feel I have the drive and determination to succeed to reach my goal. I am very lucky to have a great support team including the worlds best trainer Carl Hester .​

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: 40 hours a week. Working week: Working days to be discussed with the employer, but expect weekend work.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year