Equine Groom Apprentice - Riding School

DANIELLE PEREZ

LIVERPOOL (L37 9BQ)

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

Posted on 9 March 2026

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Summary

New Hill House Riding School is a well-established equestrian centre in Formby, Liverpool. They are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentice Equine Groom to join their team.

Wage

£6,281.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working hours are between Monday– Friday 8 am– 12 pm, or Saturday 8 am– 2 pm

16 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

The apprentice will support everyday yard duties including:

  • Mucking out grooms
  • Tacking up for lessons
  • Filling up (tack, feed etc.)
  • Grooming horses
  • Clipping as required

Where you'll work

NEW HILLHOUSE FARM
WOOD LANE
LIVERPOOL
L37 9BQ

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 who will visit every 4-6 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses

About this employer

New Hill House Riding School is a well‑established riding school and equestrian centre based in Formby, Liverpool, offering horse riding lessons and yard services for riders of all levels. The school is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where both beginners and experienced riders can enjoy quality instruction in beautiful surroundings. Riders benefit from professional coaching, well‑maintained horses, and a variety of activities including beach and countryside hacks as well as lesson programmes tailored to individual ability. The school prides itself on its caring approach to horse welfare and its reputation as a top choice for equestrian enthusiasts in the local area.

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

Cynthia Magama

cynthia.magama@haddontraining.co.uk

07522996943

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019476.

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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026