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
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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
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£14,560 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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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
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Friday 1 May 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
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.
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)