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Equine Apprenticeship - Western Riding Ranch

Valley View Ranch & Equestrian Centre · Hereford · posted 16 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
30 November 2026
Closing date
24 November 2026
Positions
2

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

All General Yard Duties:

  • Mucking out/keeping yard tidy
  • Filling haynets/water buckets
  • Feeding
  • Turning in and out
  • Grooming and tacking up
  • Riding available for the right candidate

Your 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
  • Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Where it leads

Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full-time employment.

About Valley View Ranch & Equestrian Centre

Valley View Ranch is a unique American horse ranch set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, created by owners Bruce & Tina Lawrence. A 5 Star Licenced Riding Centre offering western riding training, breeding, ranch holidays and events. 

Things to consider

  • There is a live in position and accommodation is provided with this role
  • No livery for own horse
  • This is a non-ridden apprenticeship
  • As this employer is an education provider if successful you would need to consent to a DBS check prior to enrolment

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessPassion to work with horses

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • ULLINGSWICK, HEREFORD, HR1 3JQ

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