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Equine Groom Apprentice - Homelands Equestrian

HOMELANDS EQUSTRIAN LIMITED · HORSHAM

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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
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Ben Leathers is looking for a new member of staff for his team. The yard has fantastic facilities: outdoor schooling, jumping field, gallops, and 23 acres of cross-country. During this apprenticeship you will be caring for 26 horses that are eventers and schooling liveries. You will have the opportunity to groom at shows and support the team.

Day to day

The role will also consist of yard duties:

  • 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
  • Riding for the right candidate

Good basic equine experience is required for this role.

If you hold an Equine Level 3 qualification, you are unable to apply for this role.

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 out of 7, shifts to be confirmed.

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion about Horses

After the apprenticeship

  • Full-time employment
  • Becoming a show groom and learning how to train horses
  • Progression onto the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom

Where

HORSHAM, South East (RH13).

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About HOMELANDS EQUSTRIAN LIMITED

Home of Ben Leathers event rider, BHS & BE accredited coach.

Things to consider

There is no accommodation available on site; there is a local bus service. Please make sure you can get to and from the location daily before applying. Livery for your own horse is available.

Reference 2000052878.

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