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Equine Groom Apprentice for Furzedown Holistic Animal Rehabilitation & Education Ltd

Furzedown Holistic Animal Rehabilitation & Education Ltd · Weymouth · posted 11 February 2026

Wage
£6,656 a year
Hours
16 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Equine groom (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
2

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

All normal yard duties :

  • Mucking out/ keeping yard tidy
  • Feeding 
  • Filling haynets / water buckets
  • Looking after the other animals there
  • Helping Liveries with their horses
  • Helping run the in house shows 
  • Exercising the therapy ponies on the ground

Your training

Your training plan:

  • You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship
  • The training will be completed at the employers premises, with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
  • Haddon Training will also support you in gaining your Functional Skills qualifications in maths and/ or English if required

Where it leads

  • Possibilty of progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticechip
  • Full time employment 

About Furzedown Holistic Animal Rehabilitation & Education Ltd

As a fully qualified Equine Bowen Therapist, Caroline distinguishes herself by offering a full holistic approach that encompasses: - Management - Bodywork - Classical Training and her goal is to help educate both humans and horses. Facilities and Services on offer include:

Full, Assisted and DIY - Livery
Solarium
Farrier Room / Wash down box
Barefoot transitioning track
Horsewalker
Sand and PVC outdoor arena
Fully equipped Classroom
Rug washing and drying facilities
Veterinary stable with CCTV
Regular visits / clinics from Veterinarians and other equine health professionals
Reiki and Bowen treatments and healing shares
Wide range of shows, clinics, training and workshops

Things to consider

  • There is no accommodation available , so please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying, there is the possibility of livery for own horse
  • This position is aimed at applicants aged 18+

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • FURZEDOWN FARM, LYNCH LANE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 9DN

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