EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP - L2 or L3 - STUD YARD

Tweenhills Farm & Stud

GLOUCESTER (GL19 3BG)

Closes on Monday 20 April 2026

Posted on 18 March 2026

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Summary

Tweenhills are looking for a confident breeding apprentice to grow and develop within their team. Located in Hartpury GL19 and over 200 horses, this really is the best place to launch your career in breeding race horses.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours
Level 2 Equine Groom= 12-15 months. Level 3 Senior Equine Groom= 15-18 months. Rota of 5 days p/week including every other weekend, 7.00am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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 position is for a confident Level 2 OR 3 apprentice looking to progress their career in the stud industry and develop their knowledge and understanding of running a stud of race horses.

The role involves:

  • Leading and handling foals, youngstock, broodmares and stallions
  • Supporting vet and farrier visits

General yard duties, including but not limited to:

  • Turning out, bringing in
  • Grooming
  • Tacking up
  • Stable and field maintenance

Please note, this is a breeding pathway, not a riding pathway.

Where you'll work

TWEENHILLS FARM
GLOUCESTER ROAD
HARTPURY
GLOUCESTER
GL19 3BG

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

Senior equine groom (level 3)

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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

Essential 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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Horse handling

Other requirements

  • There is accommodation available on site
  • No livery for own horse
  • Not accessible by public transport- please consider your transport before applying

About this employer

Tweenhills Stud Farm is the home of Qatar Racing Stallions, with over 200 horses and state of the art facilities.

“Our ambition is to be one of the top stallion farms in Europe. In recent years we have made significant investment in our horses, facilities, land and most importantly, team. 
"We raise horses naturally on the greatest stock rearing land and, with our Group 1-winning and producing stallions, we are uniquely positioned to realise our clients aspirations on the racecourse and in the sales ring.”

https://tweenhills.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
  • Possibility of full time employment for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Michaela Pickworth

michaela.pickworth@haddontraining.co.uk

07775690215

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021935.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 20 April 2026