Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Eventing
Trew Eventing
GRAVESEND (DA13 9HL)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 June 2025
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Summary
A Level 3 Equine Groom Apprentice is required. Trew Eventing are looking for a hard-working apprentice who has previous experience to join their established team. The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shifts are to be discussed with the employer.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 2 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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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
A non-rider position is preferred, but the successful candidate has an option to hack horses, if they choose to. Candidates must be willing to travel to national and international events to assist the current travelling groom - as this may be required.
General duties include:
- Mucking out
- Turning out/bringing in
- Tack cleaning
- Tacking up
- Feeding Filling hay nets
- Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
- Bathing
- Rug changing
- Paddock maintenance
- Schooling
- Riding First aid
- Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
- Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Where you'll work
THREE GABLES
WALNUT HILL ROAD
GRAVESEND
DA13 9HL
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
Senior equine groom (level 3)
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Your training plan
- All training will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of employers, and will be carried out by Haddon Training
- Senior Equine Groom Level 3 (A level)
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Some horse care experience is essential to be successful with this application. Candidates must also be willing to travel for competitions. Unfortunately, accommodation is not available at the yard.
About this company
Based in the heart of Kent, Foxbury Springs is the home of Trew Eventing. Event rider Adam Trew started his eventing career in 2011 which quickly progressed to being qualified 5* within the first 3 years after completing many prestigous events such as Blair Castle, Boekelo and achieving a top 4 finish at Ballindenisk. Hard work, a dedicated team and some fantastic owners means that Adam now holds an impressive string of quality event horses. Securing his position as an established event rider.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion, there may be an opportunity to gain permanent employment for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
emma
emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324401.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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