Equine Groom Apprentice for International Showjump Yard
JF Showjumping
READING (RG4 6SX)
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
Posted on 8 May 2026
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Summary
James Fisher is an international Show Jumper with over 4 decades of experience and is now looking for a new apprentice to join his team. He welcomes applicants with their own horse, plenty of training available.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 40 per week over 5 days. To include weekend work if grooming at shows.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 June 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:
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Mucking out, turning in and out
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Grooming, tacking up and show prep
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Feeding, filling haynets & water buckets
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Opportunity to groom at shows
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Plenty of training available on your own horse
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Riding available for the right candidate
Where you'll work
HOLME PARK FARM LANE
SONNING
READING
RG4 6SX
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 t work with horses
Other requirements
- Accomodation (shared) is available onsite to candidates aged under 18
- Livery available for own horse
About this employer
ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST ESTABLISHED SHOWJUMPERS
With an International Show Jumping career spanning almost 4 decades James has won major Grands Prix and titles all over Europe and represented his country on numerous occasions.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
- 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 VAC2000029546.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026