EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP - LIVERY YARD

SWALLOWFIELD EQUESTRIAN LTD

SOLIHULL (B94 6JD)

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

Posted on 23 January 2026

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Summary

Swallowfield Equestrian Centre is a BHS highly approved livery yard and Dressage Competition Centre based Lapworth B94.
They have an opening for a competent Equine Level 2 or Level 3 apprentice to join our team. This apprenticeship will allow you to learn everything about running a successful business.

Wage

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

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Work will be done on a rota basis, and this will be discussed at interview. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work a weekend day.

35 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 28 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

They are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join the small but professional team and develop their skills within the equine industry. 

As a yard groom, you will be responsible for handling the competition horses on a daily basis, from turning out, bringing in, mucking out, grooming, tacking up and the day-to-day care of the horses on livery with us. Riding will be available to the right candidate.  

Your role will include: - 

  • Handling competition horses
  • Turning out
  • Feeding 
  • Grooming
  • Riding- if experienced
  • Mucking out

Where you'll work

RISING LANE
LAPWORTH
SOLIHULL
B94 6JD

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Swallowfield Equestrian Centre is a BHS highly approved livery yard and Dressage Competition Centre.

http://swallowfieldec.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to Senior Equine Groom
  • Employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010339.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026