Trainee / Groom / Apprentice

Hyperion Equestrian Centre

EXETER (EX6 7YQ)

Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2025


Summary

A busy and professionally run livery and training yard just outside Exeter. The successful applicant will be honest and hardworking, with high standards of care and welfare. Level 2 or 3 candidates welcome. In return, we offer weekly riding and stable management lessons, a single room in shared accommodation and great working conditions.

Wage

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

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ADDITIONAL STUFF Indoor and outdoor school Miles of forestry hacking Regular days off inc. some weekends. Own horse welcome by arrangement. Bus to City at end of road

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed upon application / interview / trial

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 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

  • Routine yard and field work, including mucking out, watering and feeding
  • Handling horses, including trotting up, turning out and catching in
  • Knowing and using saddlery and performing basic maintenance work

ADDITIONAL STUFF
Indoor and outdoor school
Miles of forestry hacking
Regular days off inc. some weekends. 
Own horse welcome by arrangement.
Bus to City at end of road

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

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills if required

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Hyperion Equestrian Centre

After this apprenticeship

Level 2 could lead to a Level 3 apprenticeship for the right candidate

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337577.

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Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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