Equine Groom Apprentice
TSH SPORTS HORSES LIMITED
Pulborough (RH20 1DF)
Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026
Posted on 2 March 2026
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Summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the team at the showjumping competition yard of international showjumper Tom Hedgecock, based in West Sussex. The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine industry.
- Wage
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£12,563.20 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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Number of Hours: 32
Lunch break length: 1 hour
Start Time: 07:30
Finish Time: 16:30
32 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
- Mucking out
- Hay/feeding
- Grooming
- Bathing/plaiting
- Tacking up
- Clipping
- Lunging
- Turning out/bringing in
- Daily yard maintenance
Where you'll work
The Stables, Lee Place
Blackgate Lane
Pulborough
RH20 1DF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Equine Groom Apprenticeship Level 2
- 12-months and 3-months end point assessment
- Dedicated performance coach
- Merrist wood college or with in the workplace
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Love & care for animals
About this employer
International showjumping yard.
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After this apprenticeship
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Jenny Hyam
faculty.enrolments@activateapprenticeships.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018420.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026