Equine Groom Apprentice – Equitation At The Lodge
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Company: Equitation At The Lodge
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Location: TROWBRIDGE, BA14 9NR
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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-2000052284
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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: Exact hours will be discussed during the recruitment process. If working part time, it will be 2-4 hours each morning, Monday to Saturday and 2-3 hours on Monday evening.
Brief Description
Equitation At The Lodge is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Equine Groom Apprentice to join their friendly, small yard.
You don't need to arrive knowing everything — what matters most to them is that you are keen to learn, ask questions and take pride in doing things properly.
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
There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Daily jobs will include;
- 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
- Learning about rehabilitation and helping with horses undergoing rehabilitation
Other Information
Accommodation is not provided with this apprenticeship. Applicants will need to have suitable arrangements in place to travel to and from the yard.