Equine Groom Apprentice

BROOKLEIGH RIDING CENTRE LIMITED

RICHMOND (DL11 7AZ)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 April 2026

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Summary

Brookleigh Riding Centre are looking for a Level 2 Equine Groom apprentice in conjunction with East Durham College. We are a busy Riding School and Livery yard. 

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic equestrian who wants to start their career with horses whilst gaining a qualification.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shift patterns may vary, and some night/weekends will be required. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 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

  • Muck out
  • Turn out / bring in
  • Feeding
  • Filling haynets
  • Rug changing
  • Holding for the Vet, Farrier, Physio and Dentist
  • Grooming
  • Tacking up
  • Field Maintenance
  • Lungeing
  • Riding - for the right person

Where you'll work

BROOKFIELD HOUSE
EPPLEBY
RICHMOND
DL11 7AZ

Training

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

Training provider

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

Training will take place at the workplace with 1 x day release per month at East Durham College, Houghall Campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3 or above)
  • Maths (grade 3 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Committed to care/welfare

Other requirements

  • Committed to horse care and welfare
  • Transport to and from the Yard (not on public transport route)
  • Experience around horses is required

About this employer

Brookleigh Riding Centre are located on Namens Leases, Richmond DL11 7AQ

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role with stables.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Adam Heslop

adam.heslop@eastdurham.ac.uk

01915185589

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027916.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)