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Equine Groom Apprentice - Showjumping Yard

M EQUESTRIAN SERVICES LTD · STONDON MASSEY

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Pay
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
24 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

M Equestrian is looking for one enthusiastic Equestrian Groom Apprentice to join the team. The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day care and management of competition horses and will have the opportunity to learn how horses are prepared and cared for to a high standard before, during and after competition.

Day to day

  • Mucking out / keeping yard area tidy
  • Feeding / filling hay nets and water buckets
  • Turning in and out
  • Picking out feet / rugging up
  • Grooming / tacking up
  • Tack cleaning
  • Bathing / show prep
  • Lunging / long reining
  • Holding for farrier / vet / dentist
  • Possibility of grooming at shows
  • Riding for the right candidate

What you would study

Equine groom (level 2)

  • You will be working towards the Level 3 Senior Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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

Training provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Working 5 days per week, including weekends, 8.00am - 4.00pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

What you need

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

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion for Horses

After the apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 apprenticeship or into full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Where

STONDON MASSEY, East of England (CM15).

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About M EQUESTRIAN SERVICES LTD

MEquestrian, based at Stondon Court in Essex, is a professional competition yard specialising in showjumping. The yard provides an opportunity to work closely with competition horses and learn about the high standards of care, preparation and management required in a competitive equestrian environment.

Things to consider

No accommodation is provided with this position. The successful candidate will need to arrange their own travel.

Reference 2000051223.

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