Equine Groom Apprentice

Harling Wood Stud in Thetford are looking for a new member of staff to add to their team, boasting some of the finest facilities along with first class service in their livery and equestrian wellness centre. You would be working with top-class competition horses and ones needing rehabilitation.

What you'll do

The role will also consist of yard duties:

• Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy
• Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets
• Turning in and out
• Picking out feet/rugging up
• Grooming/tacking up
• Tack cleaning
• Bathing/show prep
• Lunging/long reining
• Holding for farrier/vet/dentist
• Riding for the right candidate

Training

• You will be working towards the Level 3 Senior Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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 Level 3 senior groom
• Possibility of permanent position on completion of apprenticeship

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• passion for horses

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

There is no accommodation available with this role so you will need to be able to get yourself to and from work at the required times.

This position would suit a confident rider who is able to school and jump livery horses of varying ages, heights and breeds.

About the employer

Boasting some of the finest facilities along with beautiful surroundings and top trainers, Harling Wood Stud offers a first class service along with an equestrian wellness centre and the very best in training for both horse & rider.

We offer a range of services and clinics for you and your horse including the recent launch of our new Park&Ride service.

Sustainability: Our ethos is to ensure we live in harmony with our environment and in a sustainable way.

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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: 5 Days to include 1 weekend day per week, split shifts 7.30am to 12.30pm and then 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year