Fiona Davidson Eventing - Equine Groom Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Old Dalby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equine training organization in the UK seeks confident riders for various roles, including competition grooming and skill development. Suitable for hardworking individuals passionate about eventing. Paid training and mentoring provided in a supportive environment. The role offers career progression from Level 2 Groom to higher qualifications, with a dynamic team atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Basic equine experience is beneficial.
• Strong horse handling skills.
• Confidence with competition horses is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with riding and competition preparation.
• Learn to manage a busy production yard.
• Receive day-to-day mentoring.

Skills

Good basic equine experience

Strong horse handling skills

Confidence around competition horses

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths

Job description

Riding opportunities are available for confident riders, with the chance to school and hack competition horses depending on ability. Non-riding applicants are also welcome. If non‑riding role, you could become competition groom both nationally and potentially internationally, or learn to run a busy production yard. The role suits someone that's hardworking, and passionate about eventing.

Hours: 40 per week over 5 days to include some weekend work.

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.

Qualifications

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.

• Good basic equine experience
• Strong horse handling and stable management skills
• Good riding ability and confidence around competition horses (if riding role)
• Keen attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Reliable
• Positive attitude

Prospects

Level 2 can progress into Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship. Level 3 – can get full employment (for the right person).