Equine Groom Intermediate Apprenticeship

Hyperion Equestrian Centre

EXETER (EX6 7YQ)

Closes in 2 days (Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 June 2025

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Summary

Hyperion Equestrian Centre is a livery, training and competition yard looking for a Level 2 Equine Apprentice who has a keen passion for horses, the outdoors, and who would like to further their training and education within a supportive environment.

Wage

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

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 10 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Duties will include:

  • Providing essential day-to-day care
  • Feeding
  • Grooming
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Handling, preparing, exercising the horses
  • Carrying out routine yard duties

The ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Work well as part of a team
  • Have a love of horses whatever the weather
  • Be a friendly person

Where you'll work

HYPERION FARM
CLAPHAM
EXETER
EX6 7YQ

Training

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

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The successful candidate will undertake 15 months training to complete a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
  • All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Haddon Training
  • Functional Skills, maths and English will form part of the apprenticeship if the successful candidate doesn't already hold a level 4 or above for each subject

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Accommodation and livery for candidate's own horse is available if required. Full training will be provided and there will be riding and competing opportunities for the right candidate.

About this employer

Hyperion Equestrian is a livery, training and competition yard situated in the Devon countryside, just east of Haldon Hills, Exeter. They offer a full selection of livery services alongside a comprehensive breaking and schooling service for horses and ponies. Hyperion combines first class professional facilities with a caring and relaxed atmosphere.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Possible opportunities to enrol onto the Advanced Equine Groom Apprenticeship and further qualifications which can lead to job opportunities in competition yards, along with BHS training towards exams

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325130.

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Closes in 2 days (Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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