Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Horse Care

Ride High Equestrian Centre

Loughton (MK5 8EJ)

Closes on Wednesday 30 July 2025

Posted on 27 March 2025

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Summary

The Ride High Equestrian Centre is a charity working with disadvantaged children set in 37 acres of countryside in Loughton. With over 40 horses on site there is always lots to do, and this would ideally suit someone looking to progress into teaching.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shift to be confirmed with 1 late night finish.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

General yard duties and horse care management with some Riding opportunities for the right candidate:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Tack cleaning
  • Tacking up
  • Feeding
  • Filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing
  • Rug changing
  • Assisting with leading in charity sessions and building up to taking groundwork sessions
  • First aid
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

Where you’ll work

Loughton Manor
Redland Drive
Loughton
MK5 8EJ

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

  • Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • A level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • All training will take place within the workplace
  • Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks
  • Functional skills in maths and English (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
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

There is no accommodation available with this position, the central train and bus station is a 10min walk from the yard, please make sure you can get yourself to and from the location before applying. Livery for own horse may be possible for the successful candidate.

About this company

The Ride High Equestrian Centre is set in 37 acres of countryside in Loughton, in the heart of Milton Keynes. In this beautiful oasis of green space, they have over 25 horses who can’t wait to meet new people.

http://www.ridehighequestriancentre.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression onto Level 3
  • Teaching qualifications
  • Full-time employment

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 VAC1000312215.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 July 2025

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