Equine Groom Apprentice - Riding School

Enbourne Riding School has opened a new riding school in Swindon, Waterhay Equestrian, creating a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Apprentice Equine Groom to join their team.

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

Ideally, you will have had some experience with horses. Catch, lead and tack up, muck out.

You must have a can-do attitude and high energy. This is a physical job, and you are on your feet all day. A willingness to learn and develop is essential. Must be enthusiastic and committed to doing the job required first and foremost and the ability to work individually and with others.

A riding groom would be preferred but non riding groom also invited to apply. However, there will be plenty of riding available on a wide range of horses for any ability.

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

• For the right candidate there will be the opportunity to work towards your BHS exams, competing, teaching etc. It depends on what you are interested in moving on to!
• 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
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Passion about Horses

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Single occupancy accommodation available (Mobile home). No dogs or pets allowed. Please be aware that this is a non-smoking site!

About the employer

Waterhay Equestrian is a new riding school and competition venue, backed by the experience and reputation of the well-established Enbourne Riding School.

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: Wednesday through Sunday (5 days) Monday & Tuesday OFF

40 hour week: Wednesday- Friday, 9.00am- 6.30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 7.00am- 4.30pm.

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