EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP - OLYMPIC EVENT YARD

Anna Hilton Eventing

CRANBROOK (TN18 5PA)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 January 2026

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Summary

Anna Hilton is a Swedish Olympic 3-day event rider and BHS Accredited Professional Coach.

The yard offers breaking, schooling and standard livery services and is based in Cranbrook TN18.

This apprenticeship allows you to learn from one of the best in the industry and you may have the opportunity to attend/groom at shows. 

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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There is accommodation and livery available to the right candidate at this location.

 

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working hours are 7.30am - 5pm with a breakfast break and lunch break. Shifts will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 February 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

The apprenticeship will offer the right candidate lots of riding opportunities, if wanted as there is always a selection of young horses and schooling liveries in.

Opportunities to travel and groom at shows and support the small friendly team.

The apprenticeship is a work-based opportunity on site so no sitting in a classroom for hours. 

The yard consists of 17 horses and lovely facilities.

The duties will include:

  • Grooming
  • Turning out/in
  • Lunging
  • Riding
  • Clipping
  • Mucking out
  • Feeding

Where you'll work

STABLE LODGE
CROUCH LANE
SANDHURST
CRANBROOK
TN18 5PA

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

Equine Groom Level 2.

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Anna Hilton is an Olympic 3 day event rider and British Horse Society Accredited Professional Coach.

After this apprenticeship

  • Learn about eventing at the highest levels 
  • Groom at shows
  • Lots of riding available for the right candidate
  • Progression to Level 3 Equine Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008944.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11:59pm)