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Equine apprenticeship

Inadown Farm Riding School and Livery Yard · Alton · posted 13 October 2026

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

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

All aspects of horse care e.g:

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming and clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Lungeing and riding
  • Health care
  • Feeding
  • Assisting with the running of events
  • Assisting with customer care and experience
  • Functional Skills if required

Your training

  • This is a 100% work-based learning apprenticeship for which the successful candidate will be awarded the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship
  • Maths and English functional skills if required
  • There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at the interview
  • Enrolling in an apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment
  • To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job, you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends

Where it leads

For the right candidate there may be progression on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.

About Inadown Farm Riding School and Livery Yard

We are lucky to be both a BHS approved riding school and livery yard as well as being a pony club centre. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a vast range of facilities to benefit both horse and rider.

Things to consider

Due to the rural location of this apprenticeship, you must be able to get to work reliably, there are no public transport stops nearby. Also, due to the nature of this role, you must be happy to work outdoors in all weathers.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Inadown Farm Livery Stables, Newton Lane, Newton Valence, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3RR

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