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Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Pony Pursuits · Bletchingdon · posted 13 June 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
1

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

Pony pursuits are a riding centre, who specialise in non formal riding experiences, such as country hacks, ride and groom sessions, pony therapy and birthday parties.

There will also be opportunities to attend public and private events.

Daily duties include all general yard duties and animal husbandry for the other small animals there:

  • Mucking out/keeping yard tidy
  • Filling water buckets / haynets
  • Making feeds
  • Grooming/ tacking up
  • Assisting with lessons and leading
  • Some riding available
  • Assisting with adults and children with additional needs

Your training

  • You will be working towards achieving your Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, and also completing your maths and English Functional skills at level 1 or 2 if required
  • All training will be completed at the employer's premises by the employer and Haddon Training

Where it leads

  • Potential progression to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship or employment for the right candidate

About Pony Pursuits

PONY PURSUITS is a 5 star riding establishment based just outside of Oxford. We offer affordable rides for Adults & Children regardless of age and experience. We have moved to our new location, Huckleberry Farm in March 2022 and all bookings will now take place there. However, later in 2023 we hope to resume Woodland Rides in Shotover Country Park, Oxford on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Things to consider

This opportunity will require working outdoors in all weathers and working with children. There is no accommodation available on site so any potential candidate must be able to make their way reliably to and from the yard each day. This location is not easily accessible by public transport.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingPatiencePhysical fitnessHappy to work outdoors

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • HUCKLEBERRY FARM, HEATHFIELD, BLETCHINGDON, KIDLINGTON, OX5 3DU

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