Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Pony Pursuits - Kidlington

The Apprenticeship Guide; Bletchingdon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pony Pursuits in Kidlington is offering an Equine Groom Apprenticeship. Join a small team to care for horses, assist with lessons, and help with pony therapy and special events at the riding centre.

Training is provided by the employer and Haddon Training. You will work five days a week with shifts discussed on appointment; some riding may be available and you’ll gain Level 2 in Equine Grooming while working towards maths and English if required.

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for horses and working with riders.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Flexibility to work 5 days out of 7; shifts may include evenings and weekends.
• Training will be provided by the employer and Haddon Training.

Responsibilities

• Mucking out and keeping the yard tidy.
• Filling water buckets and haynets; making feeds.
• Grooming and tacking up horses.
• Assisting with lessons and leading riders; some riding may be available.
• Assisting adults and children with additional needs.

Skills

Horse care

Grooming

Assist with lessons

Education

Equine Groom Apprenticeship Level 2

Job description

HUCKLEBERRY FARM HEATHFIELD BLETCHINGDON KIDLINGTON OX5 3DU

• 01/10/2026
• From £16,640 per year
• Apprenticeship - Level 2
• HUCKLEBERRY FARM HEATHFIELD BLETCHINGDON KIDLINGTON OX5 3DU
  
  

Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Pony Pursuits - Kidlington - Job Ref: VAC1000325972

Pony Pursuits are looking for an Equine Groom Apprentice to join their small team. The right candidate will have a passion for helping to care for horses and enjoy working with young clients who attend the riding centre, there’s lots of variety at this yard from pony birthday parties to therapy sessions for learners with SEN needs .

Pony pursuits are a riding centre, who specialise in non formal riding experiences, such as country hacks, ride and groom sessions, pony therapy and birthday parties.

There will also be opportunities to attend public and private events.

Daily duties include all general yard duties and animal husbandry for the other small animals there:

• Mucking out/keeping yard tidy
• Filling water buckets / haynets
• Making feeds
• Grooming/ tacking up
• Assisting with lessons and leading
• Some riding available
• Assisting with adults and children with additional needs
  
  

Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts to be discussed with the successful applicant. Evenings and weekend work may be required.

• You will be working towards achieving your Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, and also completing your maths and English Functional skills at level 1 or 2 if required
• All training will be completed at the employer’s premises by the employer and Haddon Training
  
  

This opportunity will require working outdoors in all weathers and working with children. There is no accommodation available on site so any potential candidate must be able to make their way reliably to and from the yard each day. This location is not easily accessible by public transport.

Job Ref: VAC1000325972

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