Tom Bird Eventing - Equine Groom Apprenticeship for top event yard .

Tom Bird Eventing

SHIPSTON ON STOUR (CV36 5BL)

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

Posted on 13 January 2026

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Summary

This is a unique opportunity for someone to devlop a wide range of equine skills including Event Groom, Travelling Event groom, Coaching and Riding .

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Hours are 35 plus (dependent on age) per week, over 5 days, to include weekend work, exact days and hours to be discussed with the employer.

35 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

All general yard duties:

  • Mucking out / keeping the yard tidy
  • Filling haynets / water buckets
  • Turning horses in and out
  • Grooming/ preparing for shows
  • Riding and competing for a suitably experienced candidate 
  • Travelling and grooming at competitions 
  • Possibility of doing teaching qualifications

Where you'll work

GREEN LANE FARM
GREEN LANE
ASCOTT
SHIPSTON ON STOUR
CV36 5BL

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:

  • 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion to work with horses

Other requirements

  • There is accommodation available and livery for your own horse 
  • This position does require someone to already have experience working with horses

About this employer

  • 23 year old 5* eventer.
    Reserve U25 champion 2023
    Spaces for competition/backing/schooling livery

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility of progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom or Assistant Manager position if a more advanced candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008114.

Apply now

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026