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Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Backing / Pre Train / Rehab Yard

East Leaze Farm Limited · Marlborough · posted 8 December 2025

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 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
2

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

All general yard duties :

  • Mucking out
  • Turning in and out and horse walker
  • Filling haynets/ water buckets
  • Making feeds
  • Grooming / picking out feet
  • Tacking up
  • Helping with groundwork for youngsters
  • Riding available for right candidate

Your training

  • 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
    Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Where it leads

  • Progression to the Level 3 senior groom and or the possibility of full time employment

About East Leaze Farm Limited

  • East Leaze is a backing and pre train yard for flat and jump racehorses, they also offer rehabilitation for injured thoroughbreds.

Things to consider

  • No accommodation is available with this position, buses and trains go to Swindon but not to yard, please make sure you can get to the yard daily for a 7.30am start before applying

  • No livery for own horse.

     

  • Hours flexible to be discussed with employer, will be over 5 days to include some weekend work.

  • Although this would be a Non- Ridden Apprenticeship there is riding available for the right candidate.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessPassion to work with horses

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • EAST LEAZE FARM, BAYDON, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2HU

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