Senior Equine Groom Apprentice - Showing/Stud/BS Yard

THE COUNTRY FARM STUD LTD

PRESTON (PR3 6BN)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

Country Farm Stud are looking for a reliable and committed apprentice to join their established team as a Senior Groom. The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours
Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Duties include all general horse care:

  • Mucking out
  • Grooming
  • Tacking up
  • Riding
  • Lunging
  • Clipping

Applicants must be willing to travel to shows, with the employer, as it may be a requirement. 

Where you'll work

LANCASTER ROAD
OUT RAWCLIFFE
PRESTON
PR3 6BN

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

Senior equine groom (level 3)

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Training schedule

Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard:

  • All training will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training
  • Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship

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
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Accommodation is available on-site for the successful candidate The role is for a senior apprenticeship, so previous, established, horse-handling experience is essential.

About this employer

DEFRA Approved stud farm based Preston PR3 6BN Established for 20 years Country Farm Stud has grown from a small family run stud to one of the largest Sports Horse Stud Farms in the UK with the underlying reason for this growth being customer referrals and recognition of our stallions quality. As well as standing our stallions there are many other sides of the business into which it has diversified. These include semen freezing & storage along with other stallion services. It has attained DEFRA approval for EU export of semen. It is also an approved A.I centre for chilled semen and also is an educational site in conjunction with Craven College offering various courses.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • After completion, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain permenant employment and to further improve their knowledge and skills in breeding and stud work

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029043.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)