Equine Groom Apprentice
Fin Mardsen Eventing
Northumberland (NE47 0DH)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 October 2025
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Summary
An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Northumberland.
- Wage
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£11,778 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Sunday. Shifts to be arranged.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 November 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
- General yard duties i.e. Mucking out, turning out/in
- Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e. British Eventing and British Show Jumping
- Assisting with a variety of clinics with a range of 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
Todburn Bungalow,
Slaley
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 0DH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
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Training schedule
Equine Groom Level 2
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9-1)
- Maths (grade 9-1)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Team working
Other requirements
Usual yard duties for event horses, may have some travelling to competitions. You will be working outside in all weather conditions, and this is a physically demanding role.
About this employer
Plains Equestrian Centre is now established as one of the region’s leading BHS Approved Livery Yards and Events Centres.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of a permanent role upon completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348670.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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