Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Eventing
Indie Vaughan-Jones Eventing
NORFOLK (NR23 1NQ)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 July 2025
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Summary
Indie Jones-Vaughan Eventing are looking for a dedicated equine groom apprentice, with good riding ability, are passionate about working in the equine industry and understand the commitment involved. 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
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Own horse welcome with the opportunity to have lessons with indie who is qualified and ridden at 4* Eventing as well as bring own horse to shows, events and clinics when space is available.
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Hours and days will be discussed during the interview stage.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 August 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
General duties will include:
- Mucking out
- Grooming
- Turning out and bringing in
- Feeding
- Maintaining the yard and fields
As a livery yard you will also be expected to be able to communicate with clients as well as work well in a team with others. There will be opportunities to learn how to break in young horses and to handle young stock. There are plenty of riding opportunities on this friendly family run yard and you will also have the chance to travel to events to groom.
Where you'll work
NORTHGATE HALL FARM
WARHAM
WELLS NEXT SEA
NORFOLK
NR23 1NQ
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
All training will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and wil be carried out by Haddon Training.
- Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, be a team player and get stuck in, use of initiative and be well organised and time efficient. Accommodation and livery possible for right candidate, for locals there is a bus from Wells Next to the Sea.
About this employer
Indie Vaughan-Jones Eventing runs a small family eventing and livery yard based on the Norfolk Coast that offer a range of services such as breaking, schooling and hunter liveries.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion, opportunities to progress onto the Level 3 and/or permanent employment may be available.
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 VAC1000333468.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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