Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Cheltenham
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL7 5ED |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 257920 |
Summary
Tom Rowland Eventing is an
international event yard. Tom has horses who range from 4 year olds to 5*
horses.
You will be working as part
of a team and you will be expected to complete all normal yard tasks (see
below)
Our very experienced head
girl and our very competent level 3 senior equine groom apprentice will help and support you in
learning or improving your skills.
There is plenty of riding
available for a confident and capable rider.
Tom is a level 3 eventing
coach and regularly teaches the staff.
Mucking out
Turning out/bringing in
Tacking up and tack cleaning
Feeding and filling hay nets
Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
Bathing, grooming and rug changing
Schooling and riding for the right candidate
First aid
Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse
walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Helping to prepare horses for competition
Accompanying Tom to competitions (with support)
or training activities
Training
Full training provided through the Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training
Qualifications required
GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Call Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved - Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English
Skills required
You must have good experience with horses , ideally competition horses.
Prospects
Possibility of level 3 senior equine groom apprenticeship on completion of level 2
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 months
international event yard. Tom has horses who range from 4 year olds to 5*
horses.
You will be working as part
of a team and you will be expected to complete all normal yard tasks (see
below)
Our very experienced head
girl and our very competent level 3 senior equine groom apprentice will help and support you in
learning or improving your skills.
There is plenty of riding
available for a confident and capable rider.
Tom is a level 3 eventing
coach and regularly teaches the staff.
Mucking out
Turning out/bringing in
Tacking up and tack cleaning
Feeding and filling hay nets
Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
Bathing, grooming and rug changing
Schooling and riding for the right candidate
First aid
Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse
walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Helping to prepare horses for competition
Accompanying Tom to competitions (with support)
or training activities
Training
Full training provided through the Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training
Qualifications required
GCSE Level 4/ Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
Call Haddon Training to discuss if not yet achieved - Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills Maths and English
Skills required
You must have good experience with horses , ideally competition horses.
Prospects
Possibility of level 3 senior equine groom apprenticeship on completion of level 2
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 months