Equine Groom Apprenticeship

David Britnell Eventing

Cambridge (CB25 9HF)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

David Britnell Eventing are a professional event yard in Cambridgeshire, specialising in the backing and producing of young horses all the way to 5* event horses. Looking for a senior equine groom to join the team. A great opportunity for someone looking to step up into a more supervisory role in equine.

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 5 days a week out of 7, weekend work to be expected. 7:30am to 5.00pm each day with breaks.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 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

We are a professional event yard with youngsters through to 4* eventers. As well as the event horses, we also offer 5* luxury full livery and David is a BHSII Accredited Coach with over 15 years coaching experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate & driven individual. Someone that uses their initiative and has a common sense approach to their work.

The role will include:

  • Day to day running of the yard working alongside our other team members
  • Daily yard duties
  • Trimming up
  • Clipping
  • Bathing
  • Show preparation
  • Opportunities to ride for the right candidate
  • Supervising other members of staff

Previous experience working on a competition yard desirable but not essential, however you must have experience working with horses.

Where you'll work

Cam Park
Lode Fen, Lode
Cambridge
CB25 9HF

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

  • You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom or the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship, all training will be provided at the employers premises with the employer and Haddon Training
  • If required, you will also need to work towards your Level 2 maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualifications

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role will require working outdoors in all weathers, so any applicant must me happy to do this. There is no accommodation available so please make sure you can get there daily before applying .

About this employer

We are a professional event yard specialising in the backing and producing of young horses all the way to 5* event horses.

After this apprenticeship

  • David Britnell Eventing would love to offer a full time position to our apprentice once they have completed their qualification with opportunities to gain more experience and progress up the levels in our team; work to head girl/boy or show groom etc.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014547.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)