Equine Groom Apprentice - Showjump Competition Yard (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £8.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6SX |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 279276 |
Summary
All General Yard Duties :
Mucking out, turning in and out
Grooming , tacking up and show prep
Feeding , filling haynets & water buckets
Opportunity to Groom at shows
Plenty of training available on your own horse
Riding available for the right candidate
Training
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.
Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and Maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Skills required
Experience with horses a must, preferably current experience and with dealing with fit strong competition horses.
Prospects
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship
Possibility of full time employment
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 12 Months
Mucking out, turning in and out
Grooming , tacking up and show prep
Feeding , filling haynets & water buckets
Opportunity to Groom at shows
Plenty of training available on your own horse
Riding available for the right candidate
Training
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.
Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and Maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Skills required
Experience with horses a must, preferably current experience and with dealing with fit strong competition horses.
Prospects
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship
Possibility of full time employment
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 12 Months