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Wood Farm Equestrian - Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice

Location
Bramdean
Employer
Wood Farm Equestrian
Provider
Haddon Training Ltd
Wages
£7.55 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Opportunity Details

Wood Farm Equestrian is a top class competition yard with 22 horses. They run a variety of events including monthly clear-rounds, unaffiliated show jumping competitions, combined training, and bi-weekly pole clinics.

Wood Farm offer first class livery packages, and their ethos is to put the horses needs first and offer a friendly, supportive atmosphere.


The ideal candidate will have some equine knowledge and experience but mostly have a real passion for horses and a willingness to learn and support their ethos.


This is an exciting and supportive establishment, offering a full-time role of 40 hours per week and will include working one weekend day, and having two consecutive days of - exact days and times to be discussed with employer.

This apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge from equine professionals and understand the needs of the industry which can be carried through your equine career.

Wood Farm Equestrian are happy to accept a L2 or L3 Equine apprentice. The apprenticeship is practical and therefore, not much time spent in a classroom. If you did not gain your GCSEs at school, we can support you with your functional skills whilst on programme. Your role here will include tasks like:

  • Learn about horse care
  • Lunge horses
  • Muck Out
  • Grooming & Clipping
  • Riding for exercise


There is no accommodation on site and no availability for own horse. Please ensure you consider your transport to and from the location.

To apply for this role, you must have been living in the UK for 3 years or more.

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

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Posted
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Apply by
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Interviews
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Start date
Friday, October 31, 2025
For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 274735)
Company website: www.woodfarm-equestrian.co.uk

Skills Required

  • A practical 'can-do' attitude happy for hard physical work in all weathers.
  • A motivation to learn is essential.
  • Some basic equine knowledge and experience is necessary.

Qualifications Required

A GCSE or equivalent pass 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

  • Team player
  • Passion for horses
  • Self-starter
  • Enthusiastic
  • Eager to learn
  • Reliable
  • Dynamic

Prospects

Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and/or full time employment.

Other Information

There is no accommodation available with this position, so please make sure you can get there and back before applying.

No livery available for own horse.

Interview and trial to be arranged with employer.

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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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Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.

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