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Equine Groom Apprentice – Equitation At The Lodge

Equitation At The Lodge · Southwick · posted 28 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
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.

Daily jobs will include;

  • Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy
  • Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets
  • Turning in and out
  • Picking out feet/rugging up
  • Grooming/tacking up
  • Tack cleaning
  • Bathing/show prep
  • Lunging/long reining
  • Holding for farrier/vet/dentist
  • Riding for the right candidate
  • Learning about rehabilitation and helping with horses undergoing rehabilitation

Your training

  • You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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

Where it leads

There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.

About Equitation At The Lodge

Equitation At The Lodge is a small, friendly yard with a mixture of horses and friendly liveries.

They pride themselves on providing high standards of care and doing things properly. Their horses include general riding and competition horses, youngsters and retired horses, each with different management needs.

Things to consider

Accommodation is not provided with this apprenticeship. Applicants will need to have suitable arrangements in place to travel to and from the yard.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessGenuine love of horses

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • HOGGINGTON FARM, HOGGINGTON LANE, SOUTHWICK, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 9NR

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