Equine Groom L2/L3-Livery Yard
- Location
Marlborough - Employer
Mount Orleans Farm - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
This is an exciting role for a candidate that loves riding and is confident on big fit warmblood type horses.
The location is based on a beautiful yard with an indoor school and horse walker. The property has 20 horses on site from foals to older horses.
You will have the opportunity to break in a variety of young stock and will exercise up to 7 horses a day to keep them fit for the owners. The employer will cover the costs of you having flat and jump lessons weekly. You are able to compete the horses also. The location breeds competition horses on a small scale every year and the family bred the amazing Tamarillo!!
General yard duties will include:-
- Preparing horses for shows
- Plaiting
- Grooming
- Riding
- Lunging
A truly great location which will allow you to treat the horses as your own. This apprenticeship is based fulltime on site in a practical setting so not lots of time spent in a classroom. If you did not achieve your Maths & English GCSE's at school we will support you to gain these whilst on program.
The interview will consist of a trial day working on the yard.
To apply for this role you must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years. If you already hold a L3 Equine qualification you are unable to apply for this role.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, October 3, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Skills Required
- To be successful in your application, you must be a competent rider.
- Or be happy not to ride and concentrate on the yard work and show preparation.
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
- Friendly
- Committed
- Flexible
Prospects
For the right candidate, there will be the option to progress to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.
Once the apprenticeship has been completed, there may be the opportunity to move into full time employment
Other Information
There is no accommodation available or livery for own horse, so please make sure you are able to get there and back daily, this position is for candidates aged 22 and under.
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