EQUINE GROOM-RIDING SCHOOL- L2/L3
- Location
Nertherton - Employer
Shy Lowen - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£Competitive - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Opportunity Details
They are a horse and pony welfare charity with a strong ethos in the natural horsemanship approach.
This apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to work in an equine assisted therapy shape working to support peoples mental health and troubled past.
They are happy to accept a L2 or L3 Equine apprentice at this location. The apprenticeship is practical and therefore, not loads of time spent in a classroom. If you did not gain your GCSE's at school we can support you with this whilst on programme. Your role will include tasks like:-
- Learn about natural horsemanship
- Lunge horses
- Muck Out
- Groom them
- Clipping etc
There is no accommodation on site and no availability for own horse.
In order to apply for this role you have to have been in the UK for 3 years or more.
The interview will take place at the location for a practical day.
They work on a 5 day rota for working hours which will be discussed.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Monday, October 6, 2025
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
Company website: https://www.shylowen.com/
Skills Required
An aptitude for being outdoors in all weathers and happy for hard physical work. A practical 'can do' attitude looking for solutions rather than problems. No previous experience or qualifications are required
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
Kind, empathetic, caring in nature. Someone who recognises that there is strength in being gentle. Someone who recognises horses as somebody and not something.
Prospects
Previous apprentices have gone on to work in full time employment with equine assisted therapy.
Progression onto a L3 Senior Groom
Learning about natural horsemanship methods
Other Information
No accommodation
No own horse
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Haddon Training Ltd
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.
