Apprentice Equine Groom (Alice Begg Dressage Ltd)
ALICE BEGG DRESSAGE LTD
Braintree (CM7 4PG)
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025)
Posted on 21 July 2025
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Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to develop their skills in horse care and riding. You will work alongside our current team, handling and caring for our top class competition horses. This could be a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is wanting to further their career within the industry.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Days and hours to be confirmed at interview.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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 currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated apprentice who is looking to further their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside our current team, handling and caring for our competition horses.
Working with professional people, the training will give a good foundation to go on and work in any sphere of equestrian.
A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on.
Yard duties will include:
- Turning out and bringing in
- Mucking out
- Feeding, watering and haying
- Grooming
- Clipping and trimming
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
- Bandaging
- Tacking up
- Lunging/long rein
- Riding
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working team. Within the role, the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horse Care, with further training and employment available for the right candidate.
Where you'll work
The Stables, Elms Farm
Stambourne Road, Finchingfield
Braintree
CM7 4PG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
- The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry-specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on-site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Requirements
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
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Equine Handling
Other requirements
There is no accommodation on site, own transport would be desirable due to location. KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise. If you would like to read more about the course content, please follow this link. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/equine-groom-v1-0
About this employer
The yard is a family yard run by top dressage rider Alice Begg. It is small and professional yard with high standards where the horses have 5* treatment across 18 acres.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression onto level 3 for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332751.
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Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025)
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