Equine Apprentice

This is a rare opportunity, to work and train with an elite yard, rider and horses. The horses are a mixture of youngstock, world class dressage horses and livery horses.

This is in a rural setting with no public transport. This is a non-riding position.

What you'll do

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work:

• All aspects of horse care e.g. grooming, mucking out, trimming and clipping, plaiting, lunging, health care, feeding, assisting with customer care
• Handle young fit competition horses
• Help with the preparations for training and competing

Training

Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

After the apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Equine Apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

Physically fit, with a confident and firm but kind attitude which enables the handling of large well-bred competition horses.

Must be able to get to the location as there is no public transport available.

This is a small team, so you need to love horses, be dedicated and work well with others with a positive attitude.

This rider has sponsors and owners so requires an apprentice with a professional attitude with integrity and honesty.

About the employer

Elite dressage yard with competition horses and liveries.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Equine groom (level 2), Agriculture, environmental and animal care
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Days and shifts to be confirmed. Will involve weekend working.
• Start date: 3 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year