Waterstock Riding Centre/ Competition Yard - Equine Groom Apprentice
- Location
Waterstock - Employer
Waterstock Riding School - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, November 28, 2025
Opportunity Details
All general duties to include :
- Mucking out/ keeping yard tidy
- Turning in and out
- Filling haynets/ water buckets
- Making feeds
- Grooming / picking out feet
- Tacking up / untacking
- Assisting with lessons/ entertaining children on activity days
- Riding available for right candidate
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, May 2, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
Company website: https://waterstock-riding-school.ecpro.co.uk/about-us
Skills Required
- Good basic horse handling skills
- Happy to work with children
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
- Polite / Cheerful
- Team Player
- Punctual
Prospects
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full time employment for the right candidate.
Other Information
There is accommodation available for under 18's and possibility of livery for own horse, alternatively if applying locally, there is a bus from Oxford which takes you within walking distance of the yard.
Hours are 40 per week over 5 days to include weekend work and some weekday late finishes.
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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.
