Equine Groom Apprentice for Top Class Dressage Yard

Judy Harvey Equestrian

Milton Keynes (MK17 0NX)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 April 2026

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Summary

  • International Dressage rider and judge Judy Harvey is looking for a new apprentice groom to join her team, you need to already have good basic equine experience and be confident handling big competition horses . This position would ideally suit a young rider with their own horse looking to start their career in  dressage.

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 weekends and bank holidays and are split shifts , so starting 7.30am till 1.00pm and then returning 3.30pm till finish.

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:

  • Mucking out / keeping yard tidy
  • Turning in and out / putting rugs on and off
  • Grooming , tacking up and show prep
  • Helping with the youngstock
  • Opportunity to Groom at shows
  • Plenty of training available on your own horse

Where you'll work

Great Furze House
Pilch Lane, Singleborough
Milton Keynes
MK17 0NX

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses

Other requirements

  • Accommodation for 18+ candidates and livery for own horse available to right candidate
  • This location is not public transport accessible

About this employer

  • Judy Harvey has a lifetime of experience in the world of Dressage , she can offer a fabulous yard, lovely accommodation, and a wealth of knowledge , she has had apprentices on her yard for the last 30 years and enjoys teaching passionate people her craft.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility 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 VAC2000025404.

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Closes in 21 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)