Fiona Maynard Dressage - Equine Groom Apprentice
- Location
Ashford - Employer
Fiona Maynard Dressage - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
Its a 16 horse all outdoor stables yard, with 2 outdoor arenas, good hacking and plenty of outside trainers in all disciplines in regular attendance.
Plenty of riding available for the right candidate as well as chance to groom at local and stay away shows.
All general yard duties including :
- Mucking out / keeping yard tidy
- Grooming / Tacking up
- Turning in and out
- Filling Hay nets / water buckets
- Feeding
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Monday, July 7, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
Skills Required
- Basic equine horse handling
Qualifications Required
If you haven't already achieved grade 4/C in GCSE maths and/ or English, Haddon Training will support you in getting the grade needed to achieve the equine 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
- Punctual
- Team player
- Cheerful / polite
Prospects
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or full time employment for the right candidate.
Other Information
There is no accommodation available with this position , it is on a bus route , please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying.
There is the option to take your own horse, livery costs will incur.
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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.
