Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice
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Company: Just Riding
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Location: ESSEX, EN9 3TH
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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-1000348834
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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: The hours will be 20 per week over 3 days, to include 1 weekend day to begin with, hours to increase to full-time in March 26' with the start of the new show season.
Brief Description
The wonderful team at Just Riding are looking for an enthusiastic level 2 equine groom apprentice to join their team. They are a small riding school and producer of top-class show hunters. The successful candidate will be working with both the riding school horses and the show ponies/ horses.
Training to be Provided
- All training will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training
- The apprentice will achieve a Equine Groom Level 2 qualification
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Future Prospects
- Possible progression onto a Level 3 senior equine groom apprenticeship or full-time position on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
- Mucking out
- Turning out and bringing in
- General care of the horses
- Helping with lessons
- Yard duties to ensure the yard runs efficiently
Other Information
Some previous experience with horses would be beneficial to being successful in this application. No accommodation available but it may be possible to bring your own horse, depending on capacity.