Equine Apprentice Groom for The Cavalier RDA Centre

The Cavalier Centre

MUCH WENLOCK (TF13 6PE)

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 April 2026


Summary

The ideal candidate will have some basic equine experience , however this isnt a necessity as they are happy to teach the right candidate from the beginning up, more important is the right attitude to learn and a genuine love for horses.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Hours are 35 per week over 5 days, to include 1 weekend day per week, however these are flexible for the right candidate.

35 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 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

All general yard duties to include :

  • Mucking out / keeping yard tidy
  • Grooming / tacking up
  • Filling haynets / water buckets
  • Feeding
  • Leading horses and assisting with lessons
  • Riding available for right candidate

Where you'll work

THE CAVALIER CENTRE
BRADLEY FARM
FARLEY
MUCH WENLOCK
TF13 6PE

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

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • There is no accommodation available with this position, so please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying.
  • There is a bus to the end of their road , but not all the way to the location.
  • Learners with SEN needs and EHCP'S are welcome.

About this employer

Our Story
The Future
2019
2013
1995
Our belief that ‘horses make the difference’ underpins all that we do.    

It is a testament to the entire Cavalier Centre community of volunteers, staff, trustees, participants and supporters that the Centre continues to grow and develop, despite a few difficult years. Our ambition is to improve even more lives through activities based around our incredible team of horses and ponies, increase our work with volunteers, partners and supporters to benefit the community and become a centre of excellence for wellbeing and equestrianism to be enjoyed by all.

https://cavaliercentre.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or other training courses with the RDA and BHS.

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 VAC2000024067.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)