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Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing Yard

Sophie Hulme Eventing Limited · Gloucester · posted 22 September 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
1

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The role will also consist of yard duties:

  • 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 

The ideal candidate will be friendly and motivated and be enthusiastic and passionate about learning. You should be confident handling horses and be fully prepared to work in all weathers! In return you will be part of a great small team who work together to get jobs done as well as enjoy time socialising and time away from work to have fun. For those with their own horse there is the option for livery and coaching from Sophie.

If you are keen and ready to learn about horses but not sure what pathway then this would be the perfect opportunity as you will have experiences across the board with support from a great team.

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

  • Support and guidance for future equine career aspirations
  • Further responsibilities for those that would like progression within the yard
  • Opportunity to complete further apprenticeships for the right candidate

About Sophie Hulme Eventing Limited

Sophie Hulme is an event rider based in Gloucestershire with a range of horses from youngsters through to 3* and advanced competition horses. Sophie herself has a masters in equine science as well as being involved in AI, breeding and producing from her own horses. The modern stable block is part of a larger yard with fantastic facilities including arenas gallops and off road hacking.

Things to consider

  • This position is suitable for those who already have some experience with horses, ideally competition fit horses
  • There is self contained accommodation available with this position and livery for own horse 
  • The work requires working in all weathers, so please be prepared for this type of work

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Drews Farm, Taynton, Gloucester, GL19 3AN

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