Equine Apprentice Groom - Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation
Marston Stud Equine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation · Banbury · posted 21 August 2026
Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
All General Yard Duties plus:
- Providing the highest standard of daily horse care, including feeding, grooming, mucking out and turning out
- Confidently handling horses before and after hydrotherapy treatments, including racehorses, competition horses
- Assisting with water treadmill and equine spa sessions under supervision
- Preparing horses for rehabilitation treatments
- Monitoring horse health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns
- Keeping the yard, stables and rehabilitation facilities clean, organised and safe
- Working closely with our experienced team while developing your practical equine knowledge
- This is a Non-Ridden Pathway
Your training
Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- 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 - If you have not achieved your maths and/or English GCSEs to grade 4 or above, Haddon Training will support you in achieving this with Functional Skills
Where it leads
Possibility of full-time employment.
About Marston Stud Equine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Run by trained equine osteopath, Natasha Halliday, the centre offers a bespoke programme for every horse ensuring each horse’s individual needs receive the required attention.
The Equine hydrotherapy and rehab centre was established at Marston Stud in 2021 to provide top class care for all disciplines within the equine community.
Things to consider
- There is accommodation available onsite
- This location is not public transport accessible so please make sure you can get there daily before applying
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessPassion to work with horsesExperience of Sport/Racehorses
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- MARSTON HOUSE, MARSTON ST LAWRENCE, BANBURY, OX17 2DA
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