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Apprentice Eventing groom-L2 or L3

  • Sophie Hulme eventing
  • Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire
  • £Competitive
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Sophie Hulme Eventing is based BS37, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice. Sophie has competed up to the new 3* format. There is no accommodation available on site, but your own horse is welcome. This apprenticeship will allow you to learn everything about professional eventing.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    256514
  • Wages
    Competitive
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    03/01/2025
  • Start Date
    04/03/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    15 months

  • Location
    Chipping Sodbury
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Equine groom (ST0166)
  • Employer
    Sophie Hulme eventing

Description

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.


The position can be tailored to the apprentices interests and career aspirations whether that be riding, producing, breeding or yard management, with Sophie and her head girl you will have plenty of opportunity to be involved with all aspects of the yard. Usual yard duties will be expected:-

  • Lunging
  • Grooming
  • Mucking Out
  • Turning Out
  • Tacking up etc

and for the right person there may be riding available.

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.

5 or 6 days a week depending on age

40 - 48 hours a week again depending on age.

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.

The apprenticeship is practical based so not lots of time spent in a classroom. If you did not gain your Maths or English GCSE's we can support you to do this whilst on programme.

You must be a UK resident and have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.

Applications open now and will close once a suitable candidate has be found.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 256514)

Company website : https://sophiehulmeeventing.com/

Previous experience with horses particularly fit competition horses. A team player - share the work and help each other out when needed. Good organisation and time management.

A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.

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.

Love of learning, passionate, hardworking and reliable, can do attitude, motivated.
Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations; Further responsibilities for those that would like that progressions


Livery for own horse may be available

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