Apprentice Equine Groom

AIKE GRANGE LTD

DRIFFIELD (YO25 9BG)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2026

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Summary

This Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship offers hands-on experience with a well-established organisation across a diverse site, including competition, breeding, and yard work. You’ll learn from experienced industry specialists, supporting horse welfare and assisting the senior team in daily operations.

Wage

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

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Pay will be discussed at interview. Typically, rates increase in line with age and government minimum requirements; however, it is at the employer’s discretion to review and increase pay based on skills development and performance.

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at the interview, flexibility needed and expected. Working week to be 35-40 hours. Some weekend work required. Typical working day, 7.00am - 4.30pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 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

  • Daily care of horses, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health
  • Mucking out stables and maintaining clean, safe yard areas
  • Grooming horses and preparing them for exercise, competition, or turnout
  • Tacking up and untacking horses correctly
  • Turning horses out and bringing them in from fields
  • Assisting with exercising horses where appropriate
  • Monitoring horse behaviour, condition, and wellbeing, reporting concerns
  • Supporting breeding, foaling, or young horse care (where applicable)
  • Maintaining tack, equipment, and yard facilities
  • Assisting senior staff, riders, or trainers with daily tasks
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of on-site competitions and events
  • Assisting at external competitions, including possible chaperone duties, depending on experience and competence
  • Working with visiting professionals such as vets and farriers
  • Following health, safety, safeguarding, and welfare standards at all times

Where you'll work

AIKE GRANGE STUD
AIKE
DRIFFIELD
YO25 9BG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

The apprenticeship is typically delivered through a blended model of 4 days in the workplace and 1 day in college, allowing apprentices to develop practical equine skills alongside underpinning knowledge.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3/D)
  • Maths (grade 3/D)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Dedicated
  • Passionate
  • Punctual

Other requirements

Due to the rural location of the workplace, candidates must have the ability to travel independently to both the workplace and college. The site is not accessible via public transport, therefore access to own transport is essential.

Previous experience within the equine industry, including work experience on a yard and handling horses, would be advantageous. Due to the nature of the role and the standards expected, a mature and responsible approach to work is essential.

About this employer

The centre hosts a full programme of unaffiliated and affiliated dressage competitions throughout the year. Facilities include indoor and outdoor warm-up arenas, with competitions run on two 20m x 60m arenas built to national and international specifications.

High-class livery services are available, with access to the indoor school when it is not in use for lessons or competitions. A variety of clinics with different trainers take place across the year to support rider development.
Additional facilities include a large Jump for Joy course on grass and a 1-mile off-road cool-down hacking track, providing an excellent environment for training, fitness, and horse welfare

Join a growing equestrian centre that is building something special, with a strong focus on high standards in horse care, training, and competition. With around 30 horses on site, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all areas of the yard, including competitions, livery, and clinics.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team, learning from experienced staff and external professionals, and gaining valuable exposure to a variety of disciplines. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about horses and keen to develop a versatile career in a professional, high-level environment.

https://www.aikegrangestud.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Staff have free use of on-site facilities, including training and arena areas. For the right candidate, on-site accommodation may be available. The role offers valuable exposure to industry specialists, including Olympic-level professionals.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate may be offered a permanent position within the team or be supported to continue their development by progressing onto the Level 3 Equine apprenticeship and further qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE

Jade Bishop

apprenticeshipenquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk

01964553056

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024225.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)