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Equine Groom Apprentice for Showing Stud and competition yard

EJL Stud and Livery · Ulverston · posted 13 January 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Equine groom (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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

All General Yard Duties :

  • Mucking out and keeping the yard tidy
  • Preparing horses for shows
  • Grooming at shows 
  • Some riding available for right candidate but this is a NON ridden pathway
  • Helping / learning about the breeding side 
  • Handling stallions and youngstock

Your training

  • You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
  • All training will take place at the employers premises
    If you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects

Where it leads

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibilty of full time employment

About EJL Stud and Livery

EJL Stud and Livery breed and show traditional and plaited coloured cobs.

Things to consider

  • This position is open to all candidates over 16, there is no accommodation available and the location is very rural so please make sure you can get there everyday before applying
  • There is livery available for own horse

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Bandrake Farm, Bandrake Head, Ulverston, LA12 8HN

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