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Equine Groom Apprentice - I-Pegasus

I-PEGASUS COMMUNITY INTEREST · DONCASTER

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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

i-Pegasus is a diverse equestrian centre with approximately 42 horses and ponies. The centre offers a range of equine activities and services, including a livery yard, riding school and alternative provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about horses and eager to learn.

Day to day

The role will consist of (but not limited):

  • 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
  • Lunging/long reining
  • Holding for farrier/vet/dentist
  • Riding for the right candidate (subject to a initial riding assessment)

You will need a genuine willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a reliable approach to work are essential.

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 (including Functional Skills in English and maths if required)
  • 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

5 days per week with 1 day during the weekend. Shift pattern: 7:30am to 4:45pm and 12pm to 8:30pm so you must be flexible.

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

There is an opportunity to progress to a level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship level and move into full-time employment.

Where

DONCASTER, Yorkshire and the Humber (DN10).

About I-PEGASUS COMMUNITY INTEREST

Pegasus is a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that uses horses to support young people’s education, confidence, wellbeing and life skills. It delivers the British Horse Society’s Changing Lives Through Horses programme and provides opportunities in equestrian learning, horse welfare and personal development. The centre is based at Grove House Stables in Misterton, Doncaster, and works alongside an established equestrian facility with purpose-built training facilities.

Things to consider

  • Due to the location and lack of public transport links, applicants must have their own transport or reliable arrangements in place for drop-off and collection.
  • Accommodation is not provided.
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