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Equine Groom L2/L3-Professional dressage yard

Location
Warwick
Employer
Classic Dressage
Provider
Haddon Training Ltd
Wages
£7.55 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025

Opportunity Details

Classic Dressage are looking for someone who enjoys the handling and grooming side of the job, this role is aimed at those aspiring competition grooms out there, who want the experience of working with and handling a range of top class horses to include youngstock and stallions.

There may be the opportunity to attend national and international shows for the right individual.

You will be required to complete general duties to include;

•Turning out/bringing in

•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 walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)

•Holding for vet/farrier/dentist


This apprenticeship allows you to learn from top trainers in the industry up to Olympic Level. There is also a shop onsite and the possibility of attending trade fairs.

The apprenticeship is based onsite in a practical setting so not lots of time sitting in the classroom. If you did not achieve your Maths & English GCSE's at school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.

The interview will consist of a trial day at the yard.

In order to apply for this role you have to be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.

Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Horse Care 1 Role available New Vacancy

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Posted
Monday, September 29, 2025
Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Interviews
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Start date
Monday, November 3, 2025
For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 274522)
Company website: https://classicdressage.com/

Skills Required

Experience with horses a must

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

  • Hardworking with a passion for dressage
  • Committed

Prospects

  • Learn from Olympic level riders
  • Progress to L3 senior groom
  • Possibility of permanent employment once apprenticeship finishes

Other Information

No accommodation is available on site, so potential applicants must be able to make their way to the site each day.

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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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