Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Cheltenham
- Location
Cheltenham - Employer
Tom Rowland Eventing - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Opportunity Details
Tom Rowland Eventing is an international event yard. Tom has horses who range from 4 year olds to 5* horses.
You will be working as part of a team and you will be expected to complete all normal yard tasks (see below)
Our very experienced head girl and our very competent level 3 senior equine groom apprentice will help and support you in learning or improving your skills.
There is plenty of riding available for a confident and capable rider.
Tom is a level 3 eventing coach and regularly teaches the staff.
- Mucking out
- Turning out/bringing in
- Tacking up and tack cleaning
- Feeding and filling hay nets
- Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
- Bathing, grooming and rug changing
- Schooling and riding for the right candidate
- First aid
- Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
- Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
- Helping to prepare horses for competition
- Accompanying Tom to competitions (with support) or training activities
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, February 21, 2025
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
Company website: www.tomrowlandeventing.com
Skills Required
You must have good experience with horses, ideally competition horses.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Call Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved - Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English
Training
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.
Personal Qualities
Successful candidate will be hard working and enthusiastic with a passion to succeed within the equine industry.
Prospects
Possibility of progression to the level 3 senior equine groom apprenticeship on completion of level 2 for the right candidate.
Other Information
No accommodation is available on this yard, so please ensure that you are able to make your way to and from the yard each day before applying.
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