Equine Apprenticeship

Tynefield Stud is offering a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice groom to join a family-run business specialising in offering bespoke livery and stud services. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and the relationship we have with our clients.

What you'll do

General yard duties will include:

• Mucking out
• Tacking up and tack cleaning
• Bringing in and turning out
• Clipping/pulling/trimming/plaiting
• Bathing
• Schooling
• Exercising horses (including lunging, horse walker, long reining)
• Bandaging
• Rug changing
• Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
• Paddock maintenance

Training

All training will take place at the employers workplace as Sheldrake Training offer a 100% WBL programme.

Equine Groom Level 2 (GCSE).

After the apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there is the possibility to progress on to a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.

Skills

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

We are based in a rural location that is not serviced by public transport so please consider how you will get to and from work before applying. There is no accommodation available. This role will also require working in all weather conditions, so any applicant must be willing and able to do this.

About the employer

Tynefield stud is a friendly, happy yard nestled in the South Downs national park. We have a livery yard and stud so plenty of hands on experience of handling mares, foals and youngstock. There is the opportunity to help with breaking in the young horses too.

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: 30 hours a week. Working week: Working 40 hours per week, final shift pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant. Please expect to work at least 1 weekend day.
• Start date: 3 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year