Fiona Davidson Eventing - Equine Groom Apprentice
- Location
Leicester - Employer
Fiona Davidson Eventing - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Opportunity Details
Riding opportunities are available for confident riders, with the chance to school and hack competition horses depending on ability. Non-riding applicants are also welcome.
If non-riding role, you could become competition groom both nationally and potentially internationally, or learn to run a busy production yard
The role suits someone that's hardworking, and passionate about eventing.
Hours 40 per week over 5 days to include some weekend work
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
Company website: www.fionadavidsoneventing.co.uk
Skills Required
- Good basic equine experience
- Strong horse handling and stable management skills
- Good riding ability and confidence around competition horses (if riding role)
- Keen attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Reliable
- Positive attitude
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
- Enthusiastic with a genuine passion for horses
- Positive attitude and proactive approach
- Punctual and able to use initiative
Prospects
Level 2 can progress into Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Can get full employment (for the right person)
Other Information
Accommodation is provided to mature housetrained applicants
Livery for own horse available
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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.
