Level 2
Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing Yard
SOPHIE HULME EVENTING LIMITED · Gloucester
Advertised to close on 24 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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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
Sophie Hulme Eventing is based GL19, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice.
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
The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.
If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.
What you would study
Equine groom (level 2)
- You will be working towards the Level 2 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, the yard will discuss shift patterns with the successful candidate. However you should be prepared to work at least 1 weekend day a week.
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
After the apprenticeship
- Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations
- Further responsibilities for those that would like progression within the yard
- Opportunity to complete further apprenticeships for the right candidate
Where
Gloucester, South West (GL19).
About SOPHIE HULME EVENTING LIMITED
Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.
Things to consider
- This position is suitable for those who already have some experience with horses, ideally competition fit horses
- There is self contained accommodation available with this position and livery for own horse
- The work requires working in all weathers, so please be prepared for this type of work
Reference 2000054841.
Report a problem with this listing- 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
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?