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Equine Apprentice Groom - Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation

Marston Stud Equine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation · BANBURY

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
12 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
24 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago

Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.

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What you would do

Marston Stud Equine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation is looking for an enthusiastic Equine Apprentice to join our friendly, professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while working alongside experienced staff in a leading equine rehabilitation and hydrotherapy centre.

Day to day

All General Yard Duties plus:

  • Providing the highest standard of daily horse care, including feeding, grooming, mucking out and turning out
  • Confidently handling horses before and after hydrotherapy treatments, including racehorses, competition horses
  • Assisting with water treadmill and equine spa sessions under supervision
  • Preparing horses for rehabilitation treatments
  • Monitoring horse health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns
  • Keeping the yard, stables and rehabilitation facilities clean, organised and safe
  • Working closely with our experienced team while developing your practical equine knowledge
  • This is a Non-Ridden Pathway

What you would study

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • 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
  • If you have not achieved your maths and/or English GCSEs to grade 4 or above, Haddon Training will support you in achieving this with Functional Skills

Other training

Level 2 Groom would be considered for this role with previous strong demonstratable equine experience.

Training provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Working 5/5.5 days per week 40/45 hours dependent on age, will include weekend work on a rota basis. (16-18-year-olds 40 hours/week). Exact working days and hours TBC.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses
  • Experience of Sport/Racehorses

After the apprenticeship

Possibility of full-time employment.

Where

BANBURY, South East (OX17).

About Marston Stud Equine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation

  • Run by trained equine osteopath, Natasha Halliday, the centre offers a bespoke programme for every horse ensuring each horse’s individual needs receive the required attention.
  • The Equine hydrotherapy and rehab centre was established at Marston Stud in 2021 to provide top class care for all disciplines within the equine community.

Things to consider

  • There is accommodation available onsite
  • This location is not public transport accessible so please make sure you can get there daily before applying
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