Equine Groom Apprentice – Showjumping

TSH SPORTS HORSES LIMITED

Pulborough (RH20 1DF)

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

Posted on 8 April 2025

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Summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the team at the showjumping competition yard of international showjumper Tom Hedgecock, based in Surrey. The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine industry.

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed between the hours of 7.30am - 4.30pm. Lunch break length: 1 hour.

32 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 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

  • Mucking out
  • Hay/feeding
  • Grooming
  • Bathing/plaiting
  • Tacking up
  • Clipping
  • Lunging
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Daily yard maintenance

Where you’ll work

The Stables, Lee Place
Blackgate Lane
Pulborough
RH20 1DF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • Equine Groom Level 2 (GCSE) Apprentiiceship Standard
  • Dedicated Performance Coach

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 3-4 (D-C))

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • A love and care for animals

About this company

International showjumping yard. Find us on Facebook and Instagram TH Sportshorses

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential full time employment for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Jenny Hyam

faculty.enrolments@activateapprenticeships.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314347.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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