Senior Equine Groom Apprentice for quiet and relaxed Dressage / Competition Yard

Fullers Hill Farm

AMERSHAM (HP6 5RQ)

Closes on Thursday 1 January 2026

Posted on 11 November 2025

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Summary

Fullers Hill Farm is a quiet and relaxed dressage equestrian centre, home of Amersham Dressage, based in Buckinghamshire HP6. They are looking for a dedicated L3 Senior Equine Groom to join their team and uphold their high standards of horse care and yard management. Passionate in their work with a riding opportunity depending on ability.

Wage

£16,224 a year

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Training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Wednesday 8am till 2pm and Sundays 10am till 4pm with the additional hour to be discussed with the employer .

24 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 February 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

All general yard duties to include :

  • Learn deeper knowledge of horse care and stable management
  • Lunge horses for exercise and improvement
  • Daily care and management of dressage & livery horses
  • General yard duties including mucking out, grooming, tack cleaning, feeding and turning out
  • Maintaining high standards of presentation across the yard and horses
  • Riding for exercise (if choosing the riding pathway)
  • The right candidate must also hold a Valid UK driving license as there is a yard 4x4 to be driven around site when helping with facility maintenance
  • The employer is also keen to teach you to drive their tractor to help enhance your skills

Where you'll work

FULLERS HILL FARM
FULLERS HILL
HYDE HEATH
AMERSHAM
HP6 5RQ

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

Senior equine groom (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard
    An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses

Other requirements

The successful candidate would be 18+ as there is a yard 4x4 to be driven around the yard. There is no accommodation or livery for own horse available.

About this employer

Amersham Dressage is situated at Fullers Hill Farm, which was acquired by the Sanders family in November 1990. Previously, it was a small private farm covering just under 50 acres of arable and pastureland.

https://amershamdressage.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possblity of full time employment on completion of the Level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349709.

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Closes on Thursday 1 January 2026

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