Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing

Team Bragg

BRIDGWATER (TA5 2BG)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 February 2025

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Summary

Team Bragg are looking for a friendly and outgoing apprentice to join their established team. The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.

Wage
£14,722.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The successful candidate can expect to be carrying out daily duties such as:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning in and out
  • Putting horses on and off the walker
  • Grooming and clipping
  • Tack and general cleaning throughout
  • Show prep to a high standard

There are also opportunities to travel with the employer to events and groom. 

Where you’ll work

THE POPLARS
CHILTON TRINITY
BRIDGWATER
TA5 2BG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Equine Groom Level 2 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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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

Experience at a competitive Show Jumping yard beneficial. Unfortunately, accommodation or livery aren't available.

About this company

Alex and Simmone have built their equestrian business from their beautiful home in Somerset. The business has been founded on Alex’s strong values. He realises that success comes from hard work, and it takes a huge effort from many people to keep the cogs turning during a busy competition season; this is how ‘Team Bragg’ was born, and this is the strong foundation that has helped them become a formidable force in the world of Eventing.

https://www.teambragg.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion, an opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 apprenticeship and/or permenant employment may be available

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301821.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)

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