Equine Groom Apprentice for International Showjump Yard

  • Company: JF Showjumping
  • Location: READING, RG4 6SX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref: NAS-2000029546
  • Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
  • Start Date: 29/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Hours are 40 per week over 5 days. To include weekend work if grooming at shows.

Brief Description

James Fisher is an international Show Jumper with over 4 decades of experience and is now looking for a new apprentice to join his team. He welcomes applicants with their own horse, plenty of training available.

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 the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship

  • Possibility of full time employment 

Vacancy Detail

All general yard duties. To include:




  • Mucking out, turning in and out




  • Grooming, tacking up and show prep




  • Feeding, filling haynets & water buckets




  • Opportunity to groom at shows




  • Plenty of training available on your own horse




  • Riding available for the right candidate



Other Information


  • Accomodation (shared) is available onsite to candidates aged under 18

  • Livery available for own horse

Ready to start your adventure?