Equine Groom L2/L3-Professional dressage yard
- Location
Warwick - Employer
Classic Dressage - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
Classic Dressage are looking for someone who enjoys the handling and grooming side of the job, this role is aimed at those aspiring competition grooms out there, who want the experience of working with and handling a range of top class horses to include youngstock and stallions.
There may be the opportunity to attend national and
international shows for the right individual.
You will be required to complete general duties to include;
•Turning out/bringing in
•Tack cleaning
•Tacking up
•Feeding
•Filling hay nets
•Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
•Mucking Out
•Rug changing
•Schooling
•Riding
•First aid
•Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
•Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
This apprenticeship allows you to learn from top trainers in the industry up to Olympic Level. There is also a shop onsite and the possibility of attending trade fairs.
The apprenticeship is based onsite in a practical setting so not lots of time sitting in the classroom. If you did not achieve your Maths & English GCSE's at school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.
The interview will consist of a trial day at the yard.
In order to apply for this role you have to be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Monday, September 29, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
Company website: https://classicdressage.com/
Skills Required
Experience with horses a must
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
- Hardworking with a passion for dressage
- Committed
Prospects
- Learn from Olympic level riders
- Progress to L3 senior groom
- Possibility of permanent employment once apprenticeship finishes
Other Information
No accommodation is available on site, so potential applicants must be able to make their way to the site each day.
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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.
