Equine Groom Apprentice for Busy Riding School/Livery Yard
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Company: TRENT VALLEY EQUESTRIAN LLP
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Location: SOUTHWELL, NG25 0TR
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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-2000025970
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Hours are 37 per week over 4 days to include 1 weekend day, Weds, Thurs and Fri 8.00am - 6.00pm and the weekend day 7.30am - 4.00pm.
Brief Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Trent Valley to work on a yard with a real mix of horses and ponies, from Showjumpers to hunters, this yard has it all and is also the current BHS Exam Centre for budding teaching enthusiasts to gain their BHS Stages and teaching qualifications.
Training to be Provided
- Equine Groom Level 2
- Training will be conducted at the employer's premises, supported by the employer, and delivered by Haddon Training
Future Prospects
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom
- Possiblity of full time employment on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
All general yard duties to include:
- Mucking out
- Turning in and out, changing rugs, picking out feet
- Feeding, filling haynets, filling water buckets
- Tacking up and untacking
- Lunging
- Helping with in-house competitions
- Riding available for the right candidate
Other Information
There is no accommodation available with this position , but it is easily accessible by both Train and Bus, please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying. There is the possibility of livery for own horse for the right candidate.