
Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
- Location
Caythorpe - Employer
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£Competitive - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
You will be required to muck out, turn out and care for a variety of livery horses. You will learn skills like;
- clipping
- loading
- trimming
- bathing.
You will improve your customer service skills dealing with clients over at the riding school and supporting show days. We also have breeding stock on site.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
Company website: www.elmsfarmec.com
Skills Required
You must be able to do basic horse handling as a minimum to be considered for this role.
Qualifications Required
No previous qualification required.
Having a Grade 4/ C or above in GCSE maths and English is desirable but not essential.
If you have not achieved these grades, you must be willing to work towards gaining your functional skills qualifications in maths and/ or English and Haddon Trainign will support you in doing this.
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. There will also be opportunities to ride and learn full horse care.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is friendly, and willing to work in all weathers!
Prospects
For the right candidate there may be an opportunity to progress to full time employment.
Other Information
This yard requires applicants who have a good level of equine knowledge. A level 2 Equine qualification (or comparable experience) will be advantageous when applying for this role. There is no accommodation available on site, so please ensure you can make your own way reliably to the location each day. There may be the possibility for you to bring your own horse to the yard dependent on availability.
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Haddon Training, est. in 1997 has a rich and established history primarily working with people of all ages who are undertaking work-based traineeships and apprenticeships in Horse Care, Animal Care and Business. In 2021 Haddon Training became part of the Educ8 Group, enabling it to expand and grow further than ever before.
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