Equine Groom Apprentice
WOODWARD EQUESTRIAN
GLOUCESTER (GL19 3DB)
Closes in 22 days (Thursday 27 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 November 2025
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Summary
Woodward Equestrian, led by David Woodward, specialises in horse welfare, training, and performance. The team includes Head Groom Charlie, who has competed at World Equestrian Games, the Olympics, and 4 Championships*, and Tom, who has ridden up to 5 level* and is on the British Equestrian pathway. Apprentices will gain invaluable experience.
- Wage
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£15,704 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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Working 5 days per week, 07:45 to 17:00, with 1 hour lunch break.
Have to be flexible - From March to October, horses may leave the yard early or return late, and assistance may be required, though this will vary.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 December 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
Woodward Equestrian is seeking a dedicated Equine Groom Apprentice either level 2 or level 3 to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for horses, who wants to learn from industry professionals and gain hands-on experience in horse welfare, training, and performance.
The successful apprentice will be involved in:
- Daily Yard work, including mucking out, grooming and tacking up
- Assisting with horse welfare and training routines
- Supporting the exercise and conditioning of competition horses
- Helping with competition preparation and logistics
- General yard management and horse care
Where you'll work
GREEN FARM
BLACKWELLS END
HARTPURY
GLOUCESTER
GL19 3DB
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:
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Passion for Horse Care
About this employer
Woodward Equestrian, led by David Woodward, is a professional equestrian yard offering high-quality horse care and training. The team is passionate about developing horses and riders to their full potential and provides a supportive environment for apprentices looking to build a career in the equine industry.
After this apprenticeship
- Level 2 - Can Progress into Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
- Level 3 - Employment opportunity 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 VAC1000349585.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Thursday 27 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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