Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Downe Farm Event Centre
TIVERTON (EX16 8QF)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 March 2025
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Summary
Tim Cheffings is a professional event rider and trainer based at Downe Farm Event Centre in North Devon EX16. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an apprenticeship on the yard, perfect for someone looking to get into the equine industry.
- Wage
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£15,704 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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Working 5 days out of 7, the final shift pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 April 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Downe Farm Event Centre. This apprenticeship allows you to learn from Tim Cheffings a BHS I instructor and accredited BE coach.
The centre boasts beautiful facilities including Indoor/outdoor schools, full set of Show jumps and a XC course all available to hire.
The role will include plenty of riding. You must be a competent rider to succeed in this application as they work with are fit large competition horses. You have the opportunity to travel and groom at both national/international events for Tim.
Duties to include (but not be limited to):
- Preparing for shows
- Grooming at events
- Mucking out
- Lunging
- Riding
This apprenticeship is work based and therefore, practically taught on the yard with all learning done onsite.
Where you’ll work
DOWNE FARM LIVERY YARD
WITHERIDGE
TIVERTON
EX16 8QF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.
If you don't currently have maths & English at pass grade, Haddon Training will work to support you to gain them as part of this programme.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Accommodation is available on site if needed You are welcome to bring your own horse if needed You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for over 3 years to apply for this role. The interview will also consist of a trial day at the location
About this company
Tim Cheffings is a professional event rider and trainer based at Downe Farm Event Centre in North Devon and is the winner of the Mark Todd Bridging the Gap Scholarship for 2016. Tim has continued success at both National and International level with his exciting string of talented horses, with career highlights including INTERNATIONAL WINS in the CCI2* at Osberton Young Horse Championships in 2016, as well as winning the CIC2* at Belton International in 2016 and several top 20 placings at International 4 star level, most recently finishing 13th on Gaston in the 6yo horses' first 1* at Hartpury International in 2017 . Tim qualified his own 9 year old Alinero Van Het Scharenberg for CCI4* (now 5*) and the duo impressed on their BURGHLEY debut in 2014. Tim is a sought after BHSI registered instructor, a British Eventing Accredited Coach and mentor for riders at all levels from Pony Club through to Advanced & 4* British Eventing. He is known for his positive, calm approach and is passionate about training horses and riders to enjoy their training and achieve their goals
After this apprenticeship
- Learn all about top level eventing
- Shadow lessons taught by Tim a BHS I and accredited BE coach
- Opportunities to groom/travel to events
- Progression to Leve 3 Senior Equine Groom if desired
- Employment once the apprenticeship has been completed
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Haddon Training
Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311544.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
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