Pre Train/Breaking/ Rehab Race Yard - Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice
- Location
Marlborough - Employer
East Leaze Farm - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Opportunity Details
All general duties to include :
- Mucking out
- Turning in and out and horse walker
- Filling haynets/ water buckets
- Making feeds
- Grooming / picking out feet
- Tacking up
- Helping with groundwork for youngsters
- Riding available for right candidate
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
Skills Required
- Good basic equine experience
- Confident around young horses
- Team player
Qualifications Required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
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
- Excellent work ethic
- keen to get stuck in
- Happy to face new challenges daily
Prospects
Progression to Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full time employment on completion of the apprenticeship.
Other Information
No accommodation is available with this position, buses and trains go to Swindon but not to yard, please make sure you can get to the yard daily for a 7.30am start before applying.
No livery for own horse.
Hours flexible to be discussed with employer, will be over 5 days to include some weekend work.
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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.
