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Equine Groom Apprentice - Training Yard

Mr & Mrs Vandenberghe · Ramsden · posted 13 November 2025

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Carry out daily yard duties, including mucking out, feeding, grooming and general care
  • Assist with turning out and bring in horses safely and calmly
  • Support in the training and handling of horses, including groundwork, long reining and join-up sessions
  • Observe and interpret horse body language to understand communication and behaviour
  • Work closely with Ian Vandenberghe, gaining valuable insight into Monty Roberts techniques and methods
  • Help maintain high standards of yard presentation and horse welfare
  • Assist with exercise routines and potentially some riding opportunities
  • Work Effectively as part of a small, professional team and demonstrate the ability to work independently when required

Your training

  • Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 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

  • For the right candidate there could be the opportunity to progress into permanent role

About Mr & Mrs Vandenberghe

Hartsop Farm Equine Training Centre is a prestigious training and rehabilitation facility located in the Oxfordshire countryside near Chipping Norton. The centre specialises in natural horsemanship and equine communication, offering expert training for horses at all levels from youngstock to elite performance horses. Led by Ian Vandenberghe, a Monty Roberts Master Instructor, Hartsop Farm is dedicated to developing understanding between horse and rider using proven, non-violent communication methods.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitnessPrevious Horse ExperienceDriven

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 and Above) — desired
  • Functional Skills Maths and English (grade Level 2) — desired

Where you'll work

  • HARTSOP FARM, WITNEY ROAD, RAMSDEN, CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 3AS

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