Equine Groom Apprentice - Riding School
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Company: Waterhay Equestrian
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Location: Swindon, SN6 6RD
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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-2000057385
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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: Wednesday through Sunday (5 days) Monday & Tuesday OFF 40 hour week: Wednesday- Friday, 9.00am- 6.30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 7.00am- 4.30pm.
Brief Description
Enbourne Riding School has opened a new riding school in Swindon, Waterhay Equestrian, creating a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Apprentice Equine Groom to join their team.
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
- For the right candidate there will be the opportunity to work towards your BHS exams, competing, teaching etc. It depends on what you are interested in moving on to!
- 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
Ideally, you will have had some experience with horses. Catch, lead and tack up, muck out.
You must have a can-do attitude and high energy. This is a physical job, and you are on your feet all day. A willingness to learn and develop is essential. Must be enthusiastic and committed to doing the job required first and foremost and the ability to work individually and with others.
A riding groom would be preferred but non riding groom also invited to apply. However, there will be plenty of riding available on a wide range of horses for any ability.
Other Information
Single occupancy accommodation available (Mobile home). No dogs or pets allowed. Please be aware that this is a non-smoking site!