Equine Groom Apprentice - Catela Equestrian
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Company: MIGUEL ALMEIDA DE ECA CATELA
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Location: Wincanton, BA9 9QU
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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-2000057920
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Application Deadline Date: 24/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, including a one-hour lunch break. You will need to be flexible, as weekend work may be required depending on the needs of the yard.
Brief Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a career with horses and is looking for much more than simply mucking out. The role offers a riding pathway, with the opportunity to develop your riding alongside your practical horse-care skills and, for the right person, progress towards competing.
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
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Equine apprenticeship to further develop your knowledge, skills and experience.
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
This is not just a mucking-out role. The successful apprentice will have the opportunity to develop their riding, so you must be a competent rider.
Other Information
- Please note that accommodation is not available on site
- Due to the rural location, there are no suitable train or bus services to the yard. Applicants will therefore need to have their own reliable transport or suitable arrangements to travel to and from the workplace
- You must have some previous experience handling horses
- There is space for the successful apprentice to bring their own horse