Equine Groom Apprentice

Equitation At The Lodge is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Equine Groom Apprentice to join their friendly, small yard.

You don't need to arrive knowing everything — what matters most to them is that you are keen to learn, ask questions and take pride in doing things properly.

What you'll do

Daily jobs will include;

• 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
• Learning about rehabilitation and helping with horses undergoing rehabilitation

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

There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Genuine love of horses

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Accommodation is not provided with this apprenticeship. Applicants will need to have suitable arrangements in place to travel to and from the yard.

About the employer

Equitation At The Lodge is a small, friendly yard with a mixture of horses and friendly liveries.

They pride themselves on providing high standards of care and doing things properly. Their horses include general riding and competition horses, youngsters and retired horses, each with different management needs.

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: Exact hours will be discussed during the recruitment process.

If working part time, it will be 2-4 hours each morning, Monday to Saturday and 2-3 hours on Monday evening.

• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year