Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing Yard

Sophie Hulme Eventing is based GL19, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice.

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

The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.

If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.

Training

• You will be working towards the Level 2 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

• Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations
• Further responsibilities for those that would like progression within the yard
• Opportunity to complete further apprenticeships for the right candidate

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• This position is suitable for those who already have some experience with horses, ideally competition fit horses
• There is self contained accommodation available with this position and livery for own horse
• The work requires working in all weathers, so please be prepared for this type of work

About the employer

Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.

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: Working 5 days out of 7, the yard will discuss shift patterns with the successful candidate.

However you should be prepared to work at least 1 weekend day a week.

• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year