Equine Groom Apprentice – Veterinary Physiotherapy Yard
EQUIBETTER LTD
LEAMINGTON SPA (CV33 9NU)
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 November 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to undertake a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship within a dynamic and professional equine physiotherapy setting. Work alongside Gemma and the team, gaining hands-on experience in horse care and rehabilitation within a professional, supportive equine physiotherapy setting.
- Wage
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£6,281.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend cover required, working hours TBC.
16 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
- Support the daily care and management of horses, ensuring high standards of welfare and cleanliness are maintained across the yard
- Assist with feeding routines, including preparing feeds, distributing meals, and maintaining feeding equipment
- Carry out routine stable duties such as mucking out, turning out, grooming, and preparing haynets
- Operate yard equipment (e.g., yard blower) to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Provide assistance during physiotherapy sessions, including handling horses, trotting up, and observing treatments
- Develop confidence in basic physiotherapy support techniques and safe horse handling practices
- Participate in exercise and rehabilitation programmes, including lunging, in-hand work, pole work, and in-stable exercises
- Help with forage and bedding management, including lifting and stacking hay and straw bales
- Collaborate effectively with the team, contributing to a positive and professional working atmosphere
- Use digital tools to support scheduling and communication
Where you'll work
1 BROOKS DRIVE
HARBURY
LEAMINGTON SPA
CV33 9NU
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
Senior Equine Groom Level 3.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Previous horse care experience
About this employer
Equibetter is a unique Equine Veterinary Physiotherapy Clinic delivering a new concept in equine physiotherapeutic care. Based at their outstanding equestrian facility in Warwickshire, they offer an innovative range of services and treatments as part of a veterinary-led team.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent full-time position for the right candidate.
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 VAC1000350592.
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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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