Equine Apprentice

Woollaton Equestrian Centre

Exeter (EX38 8QH)

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

Posted on 13 January 2026

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Summary

We are a busy riding school with lots of different horses and ponies. We are looking for someone part-time so 16-30 hours per week. We are looking for someone cheerful, keen and reliable.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

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

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming and clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Lungeing and riding
  • Health care
  • Feeding
  • Assisting with the running of events
  • Assisting with customer care and experience
  • Functional Skills if required

Where you'll work

Peters Marland
Torrington
Exeter
EX38 8QH

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

  • Training by Sheldrake Training
  • Coach visits every 6 weeks
  • FS learning on line  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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

We are a friendly, family run riding school in North Devon offering riding tuition, hacking, stable management and lots more to all ages and abilities of rider

http://www.woollatonec.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Senior Equine Groom
  • Yard Groom

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001968.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026