Kalderen Equestrian - Horse Care Apprentice - Kidlington
- Location
Kidlington - Employer
Kalderen Equestrian - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
Family run livery and training yard based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire seeks equine groom apprentice. September start, or sooner for the right candidate.
Plenty of opportunities for the right candidate - 20 horse yard, excellent facilities, indoor stables, lunge pen, horse walker, indoor and outdoor arena. Riding a possibility.
Duties to include:
- Turning out and bringing in
- Mucking out
- Dealing with livery clients
- Feeding, watering and haying
- Grooming
- Clipping and trimming
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
- Bandaging
- Tacking up
- Lunging/long rein
Must have previous experience in horse care and be a team player. Not accessible by public transport.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
Skills Required
- Team Player
- Good Communication Skills
- Basic Horse Care Experience
Qualifications Required
GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English is desirable but not essential.
Training
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.
Personal Qualities
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Works Well Within a Team
- Good Communication Skills
- Reliable
- Keen to Learn
Prospects
Progression onto the Level 3 Senior Groom a possibility after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Other Information
There is no public transport to the yard, so ability to travel to and from is essential.
There is no accommodation available on site.
Livery for your own horse is a possibility
5 days per week to include 1 weekend day. Hours worked per week can be negotiated at interview.
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Haddon Training Ltd
Haddon Training, est. in 1997 has a rich and established history primarily working with people of all ages who are undertaking work-based traineeships and apprenticeships in Horse Care, Animal Care and Business. In 2021 Haddon Training became part of the Educ8 Group, enabling it to expand and grow further than ever before.
Haddon Training is the preferred training provider for British Eventing and British Showjumping. As an award-winning, Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' training provider, they deliver high-quality work-based vocational qualifications.
Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.
