Equine Groom Apprentice - Livery and Showjump Competition Yard

Foxall Animal Services

St. Helens (WA11 7HY)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 February 2026

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Summary

Foxall Animal Services is a full livery and competition yard , they are looking for 2 new apprentices to work part time and offer flexible hours and days. 

Wage

£7,852 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
20 hours per week, to include weekend work, exact days and hours to be discussed with employer .

20 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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 to include :

  • Mucking out / keeping yard tidy
  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Field maintenance
  • Grooming, tacking up
  • Possibility of riding for the right candidate
  • Grooming at shows

Where you'll work

Woodside Farm
Blindfoot Road, Rainford
St. Helens
WA11 7HY

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

A Level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of your apprenticeship
All training will take place within the workplace
Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks 

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

  • This location is not public transport accessible, so please make sure you can get there daily before applying.
  • You need to have good basic equine experience before applying for this role. 

About this employer

  • Exceptional care, tailored to every horse. We are proud to offer a high standard full livery service

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After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full time employment on completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018254.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)