Equine Groom Apprentice - Axeholme Stud
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Company: Axeholme Stud
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Location: SCUNTHORPE, DN17 4BP
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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-2000057545
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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: Part-time, including weekends - specific days to be negotiated Start Time: 7.30am - Finish Time: To be negotiated.
Brief Description
Axeholme Stud is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in showjumping and wants to develop their riding, horse care and competition experience within a professional yard environment.
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
- Where required, the apprentice will also have the opportunity to work towards Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths.
Future Prospects
There is the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification:
- Level 3 Equestrian Sporting Excellence (AESE), or
- Level 3 Groom
Vacancy Detail
General Duties 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
- Potential opportunities to attend competitions and shows
Other Information
- The yard may also be able to accommodate the successful apprentice bringing their own horse, with own-horse livery potentially available by arrangement.
- Accommodation: Potentially available / negotiable