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Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing Yard

SOPHIE HULME EVENTING LIMITED · South West · GL19 3AN

Apprenticeship Level 2 Unclassified
SalaryΒ£16,640 yearly
LocationSouth West
PostcodeGL19 3AN
Start date26 Oct 2026
Apply by24 Oct 2026
QualificationEquine groom (level 2)
Training providerhaddon training limited
Job ID51657
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About the role

Equine Assistant 🐎✨

Ready to dive headfirst into the world of horses? We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small, dynamic team! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of equine tasks, perfect for anyone passionate about learning and eager to kickstart their career. πŸš€

What you'll be doing:

  • Yard Life 🧹: Mucking out stables and keeping the yard spick and span.
  • Feeding & Care 🍎: Preparing and distributing feed, filling hay nets and water buckets.
  • Horse Handling πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ: Turning horses in and out, picking out hooves, and rugging them up.
  • Grooming & Prep 🀩: Grooming, tacking up, and tack cleaning.
  • Show Ready 🌟: Bathing and preparing horses for shows.
  • Training & Support ⛓️: Lunging and long-reining horses.
  • Healthcare 🩺: Assisting with farrier, vet, and dentist appointments.
  • Riding Opportunities πŸ‡: Potential to ride for the right candidate.

Who you are:

  • Friendly, motivated, and bursting with enthusiasm to learn!
  • Confident and comfortable handling horses of all temperaments.
  • Ready to embrace all weather conditions – rain, shine, or snow! β˜€οΈπŸŒ§οΈβ„οΈ

What's in it for you:

  • Be part of a supportive and fun small team that works hard and plays hard. πŸŽ‰
  • Opportunities for socialising and team events.
  • Potential for livery and coaching with Sophie for those with their own horse. 🐴
  • An incredible opportunity to get broad experience and figure out your path in the equine industry, with a great team by your side.

If you're keen, eager, and ready for an adventure, apply now! πŸ‘‡

Key responsibilities

  • Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy
  • Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets
  • Turning in and out
  • Grooming/tacking up
  • Tack cleaning