Equine Groom Apprentice - Competition Livery Yard
DAVID MARK CORBETT AND TALULLA CORBETT
TADLEY (RG26 5PU)
Closes on Monday 29 December 2025
Posted on 25 November 2025
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Summary
Rawlins Farm is seeking a committed and hardworking Equine Groom Apprentice to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with previous yard experience, particularly in competition or dressage environments. The programme includes all general yard duties, riding opportunities, and involvement in preparing horses for competition.
- 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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5 days per week including weekends.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 4 January 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
Both Level 2 Equine Groom and Level 3 Senior Equine Groom applicants will be considered, depending on experience.
- Mucking out, sweeping, maintaining yard cleanliness
- Bedding down, general stable care
- Feeding, grooming and overall horse care
- Tack cleaning and general equipment maintenance
- Hacking
- Assisting on competition days where required
- Handing a fit and competition-ready horse confidently
- Riding (confident rider)
Where you'll work
RAWLINS FARM
CHARTER ALLEY
TADLEY
RG26 5PU
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Passion for Horse Care
Other requirements
Accommodation: Not provided You have the option to bring your own horse during the summer.
About this employer
Rawlins Farm is a professional equestrian yard specialising in dressage and competition horses. The yard focuses on quality care, correct schooling, and preparation for competition. With a friendly but professional atmosphere, Rawlins Farm provides an excellent training environment for learners wanting to develop strong skills in a competition setting.
After this apprenticeship
Level 2 - Progression into a level 3 apprenticeship.
Level 3 - Permanent Position for the right person.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002268.
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Closes on Monday 29 December 2025
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