Equine Groom Apprentice for Australian International Eventers
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Company: MCNAB EVENTING LIMITED
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Location: Guildford, GU3 1DN
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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-1000331336
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Hours are 40 plus per week (depending on age), over 5 days to include 1 weekend day, 7am to 5pm with breaks.
Brief Description
Kevin McNab and his wife Emma, both Australian event riders, are looking for a new and enthusiastic equine apprentice groom to join their 40-horse event competition yard in Surrey. Along with learning how to complete the everyday yard tasks to extremely high standards, you will also get opportunities to groom at local and stay away shows.
Training to be Provided
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
- Progression to a Level 3 Senior Groom
- Possibility of full-time employment
Vacancy Detail
All the general yard duties include:
- Mucking out/ keeping yard tidy
- Turning horses in and out
- Grooming and tacking up
- Bathing / show prep
- Filling haynets/ water buckets
- Feeding
- Grooming at local and stay away shows
Other Information
This location is accessible by public transport, but possibly not for the required start time, so please make sure you can get there and back before applying. There is no livery for own horses available here.