
Livery Yard Equine Groom Apprentice - Brookthorpe
- Location
Brookthrope - Employer
Blossom Hill Equestrian - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Monday, October 27, 2025
Opportunity Details
Blossom Hill are a 24 stable riding livery based in Brookthorpe, looking for a level 2 or level 3 equine groom apprentice.
Usual duties to include:
- Preparing feeds and feeding
- Preparing for exercise
- Tacking up and tack cleaning
- Lunging
- Turning out & bringing in
- Mucking Out
There will be plenty of riding for the right candidate, plus the possibility of attending shows.
Work days will be 8am to 5pm over 4 weekdays, plus a weekend day split shift of 8am - 11am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
There is a public transport bus stop around 5 minutes walk to the yard.
This apprenticeship is work based onsite so not lots of time sitting in a classroom. If you did not gain your Maths & English GCSE's in school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.
Th interview will consist of a trial day at the yard.
You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years to apply for this role.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Monday, September 22, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
Skills Required
Previous experience with horses is 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
The right candidate will be highly motivated with a great attitude to learning.
Prospects
For the right candidate there is the possibility of progressing onto the level 3 Senior Groom qualification
Other Information
No accommodation is available on site, so please ensure you can make your way to and from the yard reliably each day, the location is accessible by bus.
Livery is possible for your own horse at this location.
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