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Equine Groom-Livery Yard

Location
Isle of Wight
Employer
Kitbridge Hollow
Provider
Haddon Training Ltd
Wages
£7.55 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025

Opportunity Details

Kitbridge Hollow is offering an immediate start to the successful candidate!

From riding to working on the yard they offer all aspects of Equine training. The Kitbridge Team is looking for a committed team member who has a passion for the 5* care of our horses.

The successful candidate would be a hardworking and very tidy person who will generally care for the horses and put their needs before anything else. Riding is not essential but ideally can hack when required General duties include:

  • Tack cleaning
  • Tacking up
  • Feeding
  • Filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Mucking out
  • Rug changing
  • Schooling
  • Riding
  • First Aid
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walking, long reining, Pessoa training, etc.)
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

This apprenticeship is practical based so not lots of time spent in a classroom. Learning everything about how to care for horses and run a successful yard.

If you did not gain a 4 or above in maths and English we can help you achieve these whilst on programme.

You must have been in the UK for 3 years or more to apply for this role. You must not have a L3 in Equine to apply for this role.

Interviews will be held at the yard.

Working hours will be done on a rota basis, you will be required a weekend day.

Full Time 30.00 Hours per week Animal Care 1 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!

Posted
Monday, September 1, 2025
Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Interviews
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Start date
Sunday, November 2, 2025
For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 273767)
Company website: https://www.facebook.com/stonefarmriding/?locale=en_GB

Skills Required

Previous experience around horses preferred

Qualifications Required

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.

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

Working well in a team and enjoys working with customers and promoting progression.

Prospects

Kitbridge Hollow is offering on the successful completion of the Level 2 Groom Apprenticeship a full-time permanent position with the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship and prospects of gaining teaching qualifications.

Other Information

Livery is available.

No accomdation

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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.

Haddon Training is the preferred training provider for  British Eventing and British Showjumping. As an award-winning, Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' training provider, they deliver high-quality work-based vocational qualifications.

Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.

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