Equine Groom Apprentice for Olympic Event Rider

Gemma Stevens Equestrian

HORSHAM (RH13 6PF)

Closes in 17 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a new apprentice groom to work and learn from the Olympic Event Rider Gemma Stevens. You would be learning from the very best in their field and would have some excellent opportunitys, including grooming at shows.

Wage

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

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Hours are 40 per week over 5 days to include weekend work, working 7.30 - 4.30pm daily.

40 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 :

  • Grooming / tacking up
  • Filling haynets / water buckets
  • Feeding
  • Preparing horses for shows/ grooming at shows and training
  • Riding available for right candidate ( hacking)

Where you'll work

TATTLETON STUD
HAMMERPOND ROAD
PLUMMERS PLAIN
HORSHAM
RH13 6PF

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses

Other requirements

  • There is shared accommodation available on site but you will need to be 18+ , otherwise it is not public transport accessible so please make sure you can get there daily before applying .
  • There is no livery available for own horse .
  • This is a non ridden pathway , however some hacking is possible for the right candidate 

About this employer

  • Gemma is a British Olympic event rider and one of the world’s most recognized horsewomen. Starting riding at the age of 18 months old Gemma has never looked back. She has been part of the British World Class Programme since she was 16 years old winning numerous international championships and awards over the last 20 years.

    In 2005 Gemma won two team gold medals representing Great Britain at the young rider level and in 2010 became U25 National Champion. In 2016, Gemma competed at the Rio Olympics and was part of the Gold medal winning Team at the World Games in Tryon in 2018. Gemma became the first woman to win at the prestigious Event Rider Master Series in 2017, the first to finish on a score of under 40 in an ERM and the lowest ever score for Chatworth’s CIC3*.

    2019 saw Gemma crowned British Open Champion with the mighty Arctic Soul and a special highlight was receiving her Armada Dish for the completion of five Badmintons. In 2021 Gemma took the 5* win at Bicton, a fabulous achievement for the whole team and very well deserved.

    Alongside her great success in Eventing, Gemma is also a keen show jumper and is seen out on the circuit regularly. Recently, she has made the step up to competing at 1.40m level and has competed internationally with success. Although her true passion still lies with Eventing, her plan is to develop the show jumping and to ultimately be competing at top level in both disciplines.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship and or possiblity of full time employment

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 VAC2000024162.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)