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Equine Apprentice

First Wave Equestrian Limited · East Wellow · posted 3 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Equine groom (level 2)
Starts
2 August 2026
Closing date
1 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work:

  • All aspects of horse care e.g. grooming, mucking out, trimming and clipping, plaiting, lunging, health care, feeding, assisting with customer care 
  • Handle young fit competition horses 
  • Help with the preparations for training and competing 

Your training

  • Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Where it leads

  • There may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Equine Apprenticeship for the right candidate

About First Wave Equestrian Limited

Elite dressage yard with competition horses and liveries. 

Things to consider

Physically fit, with a confident and firm but kind attitude which enables the handling of large well-bred competition horses. 

Must be able to get to the location as there is no public transport available. 

This is a small team, so you need to love horses, be dedicated and work well with others with a positive attitude.  

This rider has sponsors and owners so requires an apprentice with a professional attitude with integrity and honesty. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Where you'll work

  • ROMSEY COMMON FARM, GARDENERS LANE, EAST WELLOW, ROMSEY, SO51 6AD

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