Competition Groom apprentice for prestigious Dressage Yard

Summary

Anmore Dressage and head rider Jezz Palmer are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an upbeat personality and a keen eye for detail to join their team as an Equine Groom Apprentice.

Wage

£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Hours

You will work Mondays to Fridays and half day on a Saturday till 12pm.

45 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

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

All normal yard duties to include :

Mucking out
Grooming / tacking up
Turning in and out
Preparing horses for competition
possibility of going to shows for right candidate

Where you’ll work

YEW TREE COTTAGE
EASTLAND GATE
LOVEDEAN
WATERLOOVILLE
PO8 0SR

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

Your training plan

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.

More training information

A Level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of your apprenticeship
All training will take place within the workplace
Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Passion to work with horses

Other requirements

There is no accommodation available so you will need to be able to get yourself to and from the yard daily.

About this company

From purchasing our first foal to envisioning future champions, our journey has been fuelled by a passion for excellence and a deep appreciation for the bond between horse and rider. Despite being new to the industry, we quickly recognised the importance of competitive experience. To bridge the gap, we invested in developed competitive horses, gaining invaluable insights and skills. These experiences are now being integrated into our young stock as they grow and develop. Our team is the backbone of our success, dedicated to the meticulous care and training of each horse in our stable. We emphasise continuous education and skill development, ensuring that our staff are equipped with the expertise needed to excel. Beyond their passion for horses, our team members are fully certified in the safe operation of machinery and tools, and adhere strictly to occupational safety standards.

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After this apprenticeship

Progress to the Level 3 Senior Groom
Possibility of a full-time position on completion of the apprenticeship

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