Apprentice Equine Eventing Groom
SOPHIE HULME EVENTING LIMITED
Gloucester (GL19 3AN)
Closes on Friday 28 November 2025
Posted on 15 October 2025
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Summary
Sophie Hulme Eventing is based GL19, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice.
- Wage
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£15,704 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working 5 days out of 7, the yard will discuss shift patterns with the successful candidate.
However you should be prepared to work at least 1 weekend day a week.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 30 November 2025
- 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
Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.
The position can be tailored to your interests and career aspirations whether that be riding, producing, breeding or yard management, with Sophie and her head girl you will have plenty of opportunity to be involved with all aspects of the yard. Usual yard duties will be expected:-
- Lunging
- Grooming
- Mucking Out
- Turning Out
- Tacking up
- and for the right person there may be riding available.
The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.
If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.
Where you'll work
Drews Farm
Taynton
Gloucester
GL19 3AN
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.
- Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This position is suitable for those who already have some experience with horses, ideally competition fit horses. There is self contained accommodation available with this position. The work requires working in all weathers, so please be prepared for this type of work.
About this employer
Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.
After this apprenticeship
- Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations
- Further responsibilities for those that would like progression within the yard.
- Opportunity to complete further apprenticeships for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Emma Openshaw
emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346674.
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Closes on Friday 28 November 2025
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