Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing Yard

Emma Forsyth Equestrian

Warwickshire (CV35 0ND)

Closes in 5 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 February 2026

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Summary

Emma Forsyth Equestrian have a position available for an apprentice to join their team and support with general running of their busy commercial yard.Emma Forsyth is a former 5 star event rider, UKCCL3 coach with BE, and also a List 4 BD Judge - and has the knowledge and experience to give the successful candidate the best chance to succeed.

Wage

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

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working hours will be from 7.00am and you will be required to work some weekends.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 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

Riding is possible for a suitably capable jockey. General duties will include:

  • Lunging
  • Feeding
  • Grooming
  • Mucking Out 
  • Turning out
  • Paddock cleaning 
  • Tack cleaning 
  • Hacking (suitable level rider)

Where you'll work

Hillcott Stables
Butlers Marston
Warwickshire
CV35 0ND

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
  • 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Must have previous experience with large horses. Livery for own horse is available but unfortunately no accommodation is available. Candidate must be honest and self motivated to work to a high standard in industry time. A cheerful person who has a true love for horses and is willing to offer them the best of care at all times. You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.

About this employer

Emma Forsyth is a former 5 star event rider and UKCCL3 Coach with BE and also a List 4 BD Judge. She is based in Warwickshire CV35.

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After this apprenticeship

  • After completion, there may be the opportunity to gain permanent employment and/or progress with further coaching/horse care qualifications (such as the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011599.

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Closes in 5 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)