EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP - LIVERY YARD

  • Company: Cloud Stables
  • Location: READING, RG2 9JA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref: NAS-2000009696
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Working days will be discussed with the right candidate. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work a weekend day. General working hours are 8am-4pm

Brief Description

The employer Cloud Stables is looking for a keen apprentice to grow and develop within their team.

The location is a training and livery yard and currently consists of 23 horses.  

Based in Arborfield in Reading.

This apprenticeship will allow the candidate to learn horse husbandry across a variety of breeds.

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 Level 3 Senior Groom

  • Progression to a Business apprenticeship

  • Full time employment

Vacancy Detail

The team is small and friendly with 3 staff working a day at anytime.The location is currently opening a shop selling equestrian goods.


There is a possibility that the right candidate can also support and work in a customer service role within this capacity.


Your main role will be the care and welfare of the horses duties include:-



  • Grooming

  • Turning out/in

  • Rugging up

  • Mucking out

  • Feeding


There is also the opportunity for the right candidate to come along to off-site training & shows. 

Ready to start your adventure?