Equine Groom Apprentice (Anna Hilton)

ANNA HILTON T/A ANNA HILTON

CRANBROOK (TN18 5PA)

Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 3 February 2026)

Posted on 7 January 2026


Summary

We are a livery and competition yard based in the Sussex/Kent borders. We have a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to further their career in the equine industry. Applicants will be required to complete a range of daily tasks and be able to handle variety of top-quality horses.

Wage

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

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
TBC at interview

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

Tasks will include:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bring in horses
  • Daily care for horses
  • Daily yard maintenance
  • Feeding/watering/hay
  • Grooming/trimming
  • Bathing/platting
  • Tacking up/show prep
  • Exercising – riding/lunging
  • Basic business interactions with liveries

Where you'll work

STABLE LODGE
CROUCH LANE
SANDHURST
CRANBROOK
TN18 5PA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
  • The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • equine

About this employer

We are a livery and competition yard based in the Sussex/Kent borders. We have a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to further their career in the equine industry.

Company benefits

  • Bring your own horse and benefit from training and full livery (£70 per week)
  • Accommodation available (£55 per week)
  • Regular training for you from Anna herself.

After this apprenticeship

  • Gain qualifications, attend shows and gain riding experience
  • Potential future employment for the right candidate
  • Yard Manager / Equine Groom

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007321.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 3 February 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.