L2 Equine Groom Apprentice - Kalderen Equestrian (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 3DX |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276696 |
Summary
Family run livery and training yard based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire seeks equine groom apprentice. September start, or sooner for the right candidate.
Plenty of opportunities for the right candidate - 20 horse yard, excellent facilities, indoor stables, lunge pen, horse walker, indoor and outdoor arena. Riding a possibility.
Duties to include:
Turning out and bringing in
Mucking out
Dealing with livery clients
Feeding, watering and haying
Grooming
Clipping and trimming
Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
Bandaging
Tacking up
Lunging/long rein
Must have previous experience in horse care and be a team player. Not accessible by public transport.
Training
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.
Qualifications required
GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English is desirable but not essential.
Skills required
Team Player
Good Communication Skills
Basic Horse Care Experience
Prospects
Progression onto the Level 3 Senior Groom a possibility after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 months
Plenty of opportunities for the right candidate - 20 horse yard, excellent facilities, indoor stables, lunge pen, horse walker, indoor and outdoor arena. Riding a possibility.
Duties to include:
Turning out and bringing in
Mucking out
Dealing with livery clients
Feeding, watering and haying
Grooming
Clipping and trimming
Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
Bandaging
Tacking up
Lunging/long rein
Must have previous experience in horse care and be a team player. Not accessible by public transport.
Training
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.
Qualifications required
GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English is desirable but not essential.
Skills required
Team Player
Good Communication Skills
Basic Horse Care Experience
Prospects
Progression onto the Level 3 Senior Groom a possibility after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 15 months