Equine Groom Apprentice

P D Q EQUESTRIAN LTD

Durham (DH7 0DT)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 23 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 April 2025

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Summary

An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Durham. Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e. British dressage, British showjumping, plus more.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Sunday, to be arranged 5 days per week. Working hours to be discussed

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The position will include:

  • General yard duties i.e. mucking out, turning out/in
  • Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e. British dressage, British showjumping
  • Assisting with a variety of clinics with a range of top-class visiting instructors
  • Assisting with vet, farrier, dentists and physio
  • Preparing horses for competitions
  • Travelling to competitions
  • Care of horses after exercise
  • Customer care
  • Working with the public

Where you’ll work

Holmside Hall
Holmside Hall Road
Burnhope
Durham
DH7 0DT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

Equine Groom Level 2. 

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 1-9)
  • Maths (grade 1-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Good time keeper
  • Listen and follow instructions
  • Trustworthy

About this company

Holmside Hall Equestrian is an established BHS approved family business that aims to provide the highest level of customer service to each individual horse and rider.

After this apprenticeship

  • Full-time employment
  • Progression to Level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318033.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 23 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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