Equine Apprenticeship - Western Riding Ranch
Valley View Ranch & Equestrian Centre
HEREFORD (HR1 3JQ)
Closes on Thursday 29 January 2026
Posted on 15 December 2025
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Summary
- Amazing opportunity to work on an American horse ranch in Herefordshire, which trains horses and riders to international competition level, runs clinics, western experience days and ranch holidays.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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40 Hours per week over 5 days to include some weekend work, exact days and hours to be discussed with the employer .
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 30 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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 :
- Mucking out / keeping yard tidy.
- Filling haynets / water buckets.
- Feeding.
- Turning in and out.
- Grooming and tacking up.
Where you'll work
ULLINGSWICK
HEREFORD
HR1 3JQ
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
- All training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours
Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach. - Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Passion to work with horses
Other requirements
- There is no accommodation available with this role, so please make sure you can get there daily before applying.
- No livery for own horse.
- This is a non-riding position.
About this employer
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OUR STORY
Valley View Ranch is a unique American horse ranch set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, created by owners Bruce & Tina Lawrence. A 5 Star Licenced Riding Centre offering western riding training, breeding, ranch holidays and events.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005027.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 29 January 2026
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