Equine Groom Apprentice

Fin Mardsen Eventing

Northumberland (NE47 0DH)

Closes on Friday 9 January 2026

Posted on 8 December 2025

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Summary

An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Northumberland.

Wage

£11,778 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Sunday, shifts to be arranged

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 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

  • 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.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004364.

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Closes on Friday 9 January 2026

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