Equine groom Apprenticeship, riding and BHS training
- Location
Royal Wootton Bassett - Employer
Caron Roberts Equestrian - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Opportunity Details
Caron Roberts Equestrian are a livery and coaching centre based in Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. They offer a range of livery packages to suit a wide variety of owners, from ”happy hackers” to 2* competition horses.
Each of their horses are catered for on an individual basis and not just another head over the door. They have a dedicated and friendly team of qualified staff to ensure they provide the best service.
The yard is never left unattended during the day and they also live on site.
This is a great chance to work with a variety of horses on a wonderful yard, with people dedicated and passionate about coaching.
General duties to include: Mucking out, Turning out/bringing in, preparing horses for lessons, feeding/water/hay net filling, yard and paddock maintenance, exercising horses (non-ridden & ridden), Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Opportunity to learn about rehabilitation work with a vet. Some eventing opportunities for the right candidate
Caron’s passion for coaching and putting learners through their qualifications means this is NOT just a ‘cheap mucker outer’ position! The role is 5 days a week, 7.30-5pm with the opportunity to live in and bring your own horse. You will receive lots of training on and off the horse, some are class room based, as well as bringing home the apprenticeship wage. They will train you in all aspects of the industry including clipping, plaiting, customer care etc. With the end goal of you feeling experienced and confident to take on more of a head girl /management position or run your own yard, be a top groom or sole charge of a yard.As well as the apprenticeship qualification they encourage you to take your BHS exams to add to your own CV and maximise your time with them. Whether its starting with BHS Stage 1 or BHS Stage 4, they can provide you with all the training you need in order to gain these qualifications. Caron started out as a apprentice herself so totally understands what is required to succeed in the equine world. They are looking for a honest, keen, happy person to join our current team
They are dedicated & passionate about coaching and training and to certainly give you more than just what you need to pass you apprenticeship.
Accommodation on site and space for own horse on livery. Can be an immediate start.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Monday, September 15, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
Company website: www.haddontraining.co.uk
Skills Required
Good basic equine knowledge and experience is required for this position If you do not have the relevant experience, we will not be able to put you forward for this position.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Call Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved - Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English
Training
Full training through the Equine Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training.
Personal Qualities
Keen, hard working, friendly, happy to work outdoors in all types of weather, calm and confident handling horses.
Prospects
Full time position or Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (senior equine groom) on completion of Level 2.
Other Information
Shared accommodation, livery for your horse
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