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Senior Equine Groom Apprentice - Dressage Yard

Mark Walters Equestrian Limited · Kidderminster · posted 28 August 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
1

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

  • Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy
  • Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets
  • Turning in and out
  • Picking out feet/rugging up
  • Grooming/tacking up
  • Tack cleaning
  • Bathing/show prep
  • Lunging/long reining
  • Holding for farrier/vet/dentist

Your training

  • You will be working towards the Level 3 Senior Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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

Full-time employment for the right candidate.

About Mark Walters Equestrian Limited

Corvedale Equestrian is an established dressage, training, livery and breeding business based in the Worcestershire area.

The business is run by Mark Walters and Nick Lawson, who bring extensive experience in dressage, coaching, horse training and horsemanship. Their aim is to provide a calm, knowledgeable and supportive environment centred around high standards of horse care and individual development.

Things to consider

There is no accommodation available so please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessPassion for Horses

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 1 Fold Farm Cottages, The Village, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, DY10 4SA

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