Equine Apprenticeship - Western Riding Ranch

  • Company: Valley View Ranch & Equestrian Centre
  • Location: HR1 3JQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref: NAS-2000010991
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 40 hours per week, over 5 days. To include some weekend work. Exact days and hours to be discussed with the employer.

Brief Description

Amazing opportunity to work on an American horse ranch in Herefordshire, which trains horses and riders to international competition level, runs clinics, western experience days and ranch holidays.

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

  • Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects

Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full-time employment.

Vacancy Detail

All General Yard Duties:



  • Mucking out/keeping yard tidy

  • Filling haynets/water buckets

  • Feeding

  • Turning in and out

  • Grooming and tacking up

  • Riding available for the right candidate

Other Information


  • There is no accommodation available with this role, so please make sure you can get there daily before applying 

  • No livery for own horse

  • This is a non-ridden apprenticeship

Ready to start your adventure?