Equine Groom Apprentice - Showjumping Yard

  • Company: M EQUESTRIAN SERVICES LTD
  • Location: BRENTWOOD, CM15 0LE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref: NAS-2000051223
  • Application Deadline Date: 24/10/2026
  • Start Date: 26/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Working 5 days per week, including weekends, 8.00am - 4.00pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

Brief Description

M Equestrian is looking for one enthusiastic Equestrian Groom Apprentice to join the team.

The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day care and management of competition horses and will have the opportunity to learn how horses are prepared and cared for to a high standard before, during and after competition.

Training to be Provided


  • You will be working towards the Level 3 Senior Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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

Future Prospects

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 apprenticeship or into full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • Mucking out / keeping yard area tidy

  • Feeding / filling hay nets and water buckets

  • Turning in and out

  • Picking out feet / rugging up

  • Grooming / tacking up

  • Tack cleaning

  • Bathing / show prep

  • Lunging / long reining

  • Holding for farrier / vet / dentist

  • Possibility of grooming at shows

  • Riding for the right candidate 

Other Information

No accommodation is provided with this position. The successful candidate will need to arrange their own travel.

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