Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Dani Evans Eventing
PENSFORD (BS39 4JT)
Closes on Friday 30 May 2025
Posted on 14 April 2025
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Summary
Dani Evans is a international 5* eventer, based in North East Somerset. Now looking for a new member to join their amazing team as an equine apprentice. A great way for an already competent equestrian to further develop and expand their knowledge especially in eventing and competition grooming.
- 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 between 07:30 and 19:00, 5 days out of 7.
Working days to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant, but weekend work should be expected.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 June 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
The position would suit someone who enjoys the sport of eventing and is looking to develop and work in this area. There is the opportunity to train alongside 5* event rider Dani with regular lessons/help and travelling to events/shows.
Duties to include:
- General yard duties
- Mucking out
- Grooming and bathing
- Feeding and watering
- Turning out and bringing in
- Hacking and exercising the horses and more for the right person
You don’t need to have had grooming experience; however, you must have good understanding and knowledge about competition horses.
Must be reliable, hardworking and a friendly team member with a sense of humour! The job requires a good work ethic and trust but rewarded to work with amazing horses and a top-class supportive team.
Must be confident and capable of hacking fit event horses however, the position is a non-ridden apprenticeship unless on your own horse.
Where you’ll work
WOODBOROUGH MILL FARM
WOODBOROUGH MILL LANE
WOOLLARD
PENSFORD
BS39 4JT
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
- You will be working towards your Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard
- All training will be done on the employers' premises with the employer and Haddon training
- You will also need to work towards your level 1 or 2 maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualification if required
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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this position so please make sure you can get to and from the yard daily for a start time of 7.30am before applying.
About this company
Dani started riding before she could walk! From 2008 - 2011, Dani worked as a working pupil at Warren Eventing. The experience gained during this time enabled Dani to compete in Junior and Young Rider Championships. From 2011-2012, Dani worked as a working pupil at William and Pippa Funnell's yard, The Billy Stud. Whilst working with the Funnels Dani developed her riding, business and life skills. From 2012 to date, Dani set up her own yard based at Woodborough Mill Farm Equestrian. Dani is incredibly excited about the future, she has a fantastic and supportive team at home, together with family and owners assisting she dedicated and determined to reach the top.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential to progress on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom for the right candidate
- Also an opportunity to go to national and international shows
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Emma Openshaw
emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315559.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 30 May 2025
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