Eventing Yard Apprenticeship (Intermediate Equine Groom)

Bill Levett Eventing

GLOUCESTERSHIRE (GL55 6XY)

Closes in 9 days (Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 January 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience and develop their skills at a 5* eventing yard in Gloucestershire. Bill Levett Eventing have horses ranging from 3/4 year old youngsters to 5* advanced eventers.

• Wage:

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

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Accommodation is available with bills included. Possibility of bringing your own horse.

• Training course: Equine groom (level 2)
• Hours: The successful candidate can expect to be working a 40 hour week spread over 5 days. Days and times to be confirmed.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 20 January 2026

• 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

Daily duties will include, but won't be limited to:

• Mucking out
• Turning out and bringing in
• Tacking up and tack cleaning
• Filling hay nets, feeding and watering
• Clipping, pulling, plaiting, trimming
• Bathing
• Rug changing
• Paddock and yard maintenance
• Schooling and hacking
• First aid
• Exercising horses from the ground
• Holding vet, farrier, dentist and physio
• Handling fit event horses

Where you'll work

LITTLE CHARINGWORTH STUD
CHARINGWORTH
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL55 6XY

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 whilst working towards their Intermediate 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.

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

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

Other requirements

No specific qualifications required but applicants must have confidence and previous experience around compettion horses.

Must have a desire to work as part of a team and also want to learn about producing and competing event horses at all levels. 

Shared Accommodation available with bills included, and the possibility of bringing your own horse.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a team, but also able to think and work independently, will have a positive attitude and can-do 'mentality, have a willingness to learn, be a hard worker, can adapt and be flexible when required.

About this employer

Run by a highly experienced coach, who enjoys teaching riders of all standards. Options range from attending a clinic to basing yourself and your horse – either for a few days or for longer. Bill Levett Eventing can help you work towards your goals, drawing up a specific plan for you and your horse, covering both flat work and jumping. They also take on long term coaching posts, and give clinics both around the UK and overseas.

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After this apprenticeship

This role will give you the confidence and experience to pursue whichever path you choose in the equestrian world.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349363.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm)