Senior Equine Groom Apprentice
MRS CLAIRE HITCH
WATCHET (TA23 0LG)
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 October 2025
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Summary
Claire Hitch Racing is a friendly, professional yard based at Higher Sminhays Farm in Devon, set within 300 acres of beautiful countryside. She is now looking for a dedicated Level 3 Equine Groom Apprentice, with both the Riding and Racing Pathways available, to join her hardworking and supportive team.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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Working 5 days a week to include some weekends and bank holidays on a rota.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 28 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
- Daily Care and management of racehorses and riding horses
- Mucking out, grooming, feeding and tacking up
- Exercising and riding out (if confident)
- Assisting at the races and during transport
- Maintaining high standards of horse welfare, health and yard presentation
- Working as part of a small, professional team to support daily yard operations
Where you'll work
HIGHER SMINHAYS FARM
BRENDON HILL
WATCHET
TA23 0LG
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
Senior equine groom (level 3)
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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:
Other in:
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Passion for Horse care
- Hardworking
About this employer
Claire Hitch Racing is a small, friendly, and professional racing yard based at Higher Sminhays Farm, set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside with excellent facilities for training and developing racehorses. Claire has a wealth of experience in the racing industry, having previously worked for Jonjo O’Neill, spent time in New Zealand with Balmoral Bloodstock Agent and Inter Island Horse Transport, and returned to England to train over 50 winners Point-to-Pointing and Hunter Chasing before obtaining her full trainer’s licence. Following a setback due to injury in 2022, Claire has built a strong and supportive team and is determined to continue building on her success. Every horse is treated as an individual, receiving the specific training needed to bring out their full potential.
After this apprenticeship
Level 3 - Can progress to full time employment for the right person.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Cynthia
cynthia.magama@haddontraining.co.uk
07522996943
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348843.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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