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Level 3 Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Barguse Riding Centre · Cornwall · posted 25 August 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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

The ideal candidate will be willing to work across 5 days including weekends and is positive and flexible. The main duties are:

  • Mucking Out and Field Maintenance - manure picking, fencing, weed control etc.
  • Turning out / bringing in horses
  • Feeding, grooming
  • Changing rugs, tacking up
  • Exercising horses and ponies, both ridden and in-hand
  • Lunging
  • Assisting with general running and managing yard duties
  • Assisting with client’s events
  • Assisting with lessons i.e.; leading
  • Supervisory and leadership responsibilities

Your training

  • You will gain a level 3 apprenticeship qualification in Senior Equine Grooming and also an Emergency First Aid qualification 
  • You will need to attend our Duchy Stoke Climsland one day a week, with the rest of your working week in the workplace at Barguse

Where it leads

There might be an opportunity to progress to a full time position with the company.

About Barguse Riding Centre

Barguse Riding School is located on the edge of Bugle surrounded by open countryside and fields a lovely peaceful spot in a safe and child friendly location. Barguse caters for all levels of ability and ages.Barguse has an interest in Biometrics and the correct way of training horses from ground work to ridden. Barguse is Pony Club accredited. Barguse hold and run internal and external shows. Barguse has a Cross Country Jumps course. Barguse is a great place to work if you would like to progress in riding or teaching/coaching

Things to consider

This is a riding equine role. You will need to be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience within equine or have a qualification. 

You will need to have suitable transport to and from work and college.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceA can do attitudeResilienceStrong work ethicReliableDiligent

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Barguse Riding Centre, Bugle, Cornwall, PL26 8RU

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