Equine Groom L2/L3-Livery Yard
- Location
Marlborough - Employer
Mount Orleans Farm - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£Competitive - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Opportunity Details
This is an exciting role for a candidate that loves riding and feels at home on a variety of 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 programme.
Working standard hours are 7.30pm-4pm but a super flexible site so sometimes you will be done by 2pm. On show days you will be required to work different hours.
This apprenticeship is practical based onsite, so not lots of time spent sitting in a classroom. If you did not gain your GCSE's in Maths & English at school we can support you to get these whilst on programme.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
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
Skills Required
To be successful in your application, you must be a competent rider.
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
Free accommodation is available on-site from mid-April, if you are unable to make your own way reliably to and from the yard each day.
However, there is no availability for you to bring your own horse into livery on-site.
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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.
