Equine Groom Apprentice - Harling Wood Stud
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Company: Harling Wood Stud
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Location: Thetford, IP24 2RU
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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-2000052905
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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: 2
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Working Week: 5 Days to include 1 weekend day per week, split shifts 7.30am to 12.30pm and then 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Brief Description
Harling Wood Stud in Thetford are looking for a new member of staff to add to their team, boasting some of the finest facilities along with first class service in their livery and equestrian wellness centre. You would be working with top-class competition horses and ones needing rehabilitation.
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
- Progression to Level 3 senior groom
- Possibility of permanent position on completion of apprenticeship
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
Other Information
There is no accommodation available with this role so you will need to be able to get yourself to and from work at the required times.
This position would suit a confident rider who is able to school and jump livery horses of varying ages, heights and breeds.