Equine Groom Apprenticeship

HRB EQUESTRIAN LTD

BOREHAMWOOD (WD6 5PH)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 January 2026

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Summary

HRB are looking for a quality apprentice to join their staff who has a passion to deliver 5* horse care and enjoys the world of showjumping. A fantastic team of showjumpers with horses competing in age classes up to 1.50m 4* level. The yard offers schooling, training, sales, livery and regular clinics. This is a non-ridden position

Wage

£17,680 a year

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Bonuses available based on performance.

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 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

There are 19 horses based on site with 3 members of staff everyday to allow for quality time spent on each individual horse.

The duties will include:

  • Grooming
  • Attending shows
  • Mucking out
  • Clipping
  • Lunging
  • Some hacking possible for the right candidate

The apprenticeship is practical-based based so not lots of time is spent in the classroom. If you did not achieve your GCSE'S you can do these whilst on programme.

Working hours are done on a rota basis 7am-5pm, you will be expected to work a weekend due to the nature of the business. Show days may vary.

Good rates of pay, bonuses based on performance and regular staff evenings out.

There are many opportunities to develop and grow in experience here.

Where you'll work

CROSSOAKS FARM
CROSSOAKS LANE
BOREHAMWOOD
WD6 5PH

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)

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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

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
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Working outdoors in all weathers
  • Confident with competition horses
  • This position has no accommodation available, so please make sure you can get to and from the location daily before applying 

About this employer

International showjumping yard

http://www.hrbequestrian.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Grooming at international shows
  • Progression to Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
  • Full-time employment

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007670.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11:59pm)