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Equine Groom Apprentice - Harling Wood Stud

Harling Wood Stud · Thetford

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

Harling Wood Stud in Thetford are looking for a new member of staff to add to their team, boasting some of the finest facilities along with first class service in their livery and equestrian wellness centre. You would be working with top-class competition horses and ones needing rehabilitation.

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
  • Non-ridden pathway

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

5 Days to include 1 weekend day per week, split shifts 7.30am to 12.30pm and then 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • passion for horses

After the apprenticeship

  • Progression to Level 3 senior groom
  • Possibility of permanent position on completion of apprenticeship

Where

Thetford, East of England (IP24).

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About Harling Wood Stud

Boasting some of the finest facilities along with beautiful surroundings and top trainers, Harling Wood Stud offers a first class service along with an equestrian wellness centre and the very best in training for both horse & rider. We offer a range of services and clinics for you and your horse including the recent launch of our new Park&Ride service. Sustainability: Our ethos is to ensure we live in harmony with our environment and in a sustainable way. Learn More Our Team

Things to consider

There is no accommodation available with this role so you will need to be able to get yourself to and from work at the required times.

This position is for a non ridden apprentice as most of their horses just need light schooling or hacking.

Reference 2000061539.

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