Equine Groom Apprentice for Professional Event Rider

Summary

Josh Haynes is a professional event rider based at Team Marsden with their yard situated on the amazing grounds of Somerford Park CW12. They are looking for a Level 2 apprentice to join their team of other apprentices and more experienced staff members, opportunities to travel to shows.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Hours

Expect to work 5 days a week including at least one weekend day. Final shift pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 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

General duties to include;

Turning out
Bringing in
Tack cleaning
Preparing for shows
Riding (competent)
Lunging
Mucking out

The apprenticeship is a work-based position with all learning being onsite. Somerford Path is an incredible Equestrian Centre with enviable facilities.

Where you'll work

Somerford Park Farm
Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford
Congleton
CW12 4SW

Training

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

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Your training plan

You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, with the employer at the employers premises, and supported by Haddon Training
You will also be supported in completing Functional Skills at Level 1 and/ or 2 in maths and English if you have not yet achieved a 'Pass' grade

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role will require outdoor work in all weathers so any candidate must be prepared to do this. The possibility of live in off site- local accommodation can be found. No livery available for own horse .

About this company

Joshua Haynes is a British Event Rider, based at the amazing Somerford park, boasting some of the best equine facilities in the country Joshua offers competition Livery, backing & breaking and full livery packages.

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After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there is the possibility of progressing to a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship upon successful completion of Level 2, or possiblity of a permanent position.

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