Equine Groom Apprentice - GD Equestrian

  • Company GIORGIA DISTEFANO
  • Location Henley-In-Arden, B95 5NG
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref NAS-2000063146
  • Application Deadline Date 24/11/2026
  • Start Date 30/11/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Working 3 or 4 days per week, must include one weekend day. Working hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm with 1 hour lunch

Brief Description

GD Equestrian is a showjumping-focused equestrian led by Giorgia, a showjumper with a passion for horses. This is an opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience.

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 (including Functional Skills in English and maths if required)
  • 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

  • Opportunity to develop further and potentially progress towards a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom qualification

Vacancy Detail

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

Although this is a non-riding position, it offers the opportunity to gain insight into the world of showjumping.

Other Information

Please Note:

  • No accommodation is available

Ready to start your adventure?