Equine Groom Apprentice
P D Q EQUESTRIAN LTD
Durham (DH7 0DT)
Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
Posted on 17 June 2025
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Summary
An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Durham. 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.
- Wage
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£15,707 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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40 hrs between Monday - Sunday. Times to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
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)
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Your training plan
Equine Groom, equal to Level 2 (GCSE).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Grade 1-9)
- Maths (grade 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
- Time Keeping
- Trustworthy
Other requirements
This can be a physically demanding role.
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326441.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
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