Equine Groom Apprentice - Homelands Equestrian
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Company: HOMELANDS EQUSTRIAN LIMITED
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Location: HORSHAM, RH13 8EQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000052878
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Application Deadline Date: 24/10/2026
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Start Date: 26/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working 5 days out of 7, shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Ben Leathers is looking for a new member of staff for his team. The yard has fantastic facilities: outdoor schooling, jumping field, gallops, and 23 acres of cross-country. During this apprenticeship you will be caring for 26 horses that are eventers and schooling liveries. You will have the opportunity to groom at shows and support the team.
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
- Full-time employment
- Becoming a show groom and learning how to train horses
- Progression onto the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom
Vacancy Detail
The role will also consist of yard duties:
- 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
- Riding for the right candidate
Good basic equine experience is required for this role.
If you hold an Equine Level 3 qualification, you are unable to apply for this role.
Other Information
There is no accommodation available on site; there is a local bus service. Please make sure you can get to and from the location daily before applying. Livery for your own horse is available.