Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing Yard
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Company: SOPHIE HULME EVENTING LIMITED
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Location: Gloucester, GL19 3AN
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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-2000054841
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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, the yard will discuss shift patterns with the successful candidate. However you should be prepared to work at least 1 weekend day a week.
Brief Description
Sophie Hulme Eventing is based GL19, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards the Level 2 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
- Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations
- Further responsibilities for those that would like progression within the yard
- Opportunity to complete further apprenticeships for the right candidate
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
The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.
If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.
Other Information
- This position is suitable for those who already have some experience with horses, ideally competition fit horses
- There is self contained accommodation available with this position and livery for own horse
- The work requires working in all weathers, so please be prepared for this type of work