Equine Groom Apprentice - Eventing

Riding opportunities are available for confident riders, with the chance to school and hack competition horses depending on ability. Non-riding applicants are also welcome.

If non-riding role, you could become competition groom both nationally and potentially internationally, or learn to run a busy production yard.

All general yard duties to include:

Mucking out/sweeping Filling hay nets/water buckets Feeding Turning in and out/putting horses on and off horse walker Grooming/tacking up Preparing for shows

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.



Training Outcome:

Level 2 can progress into Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.

Level 3 - Can get full employment (for the right person).



Employer Description:
Fiona Davidson Eventing is a top-level eventing and training yard based in Leicestershire, run by experienced international event rider Fiona Davidson. The yard focuses on producing and competing event horses, as well as providing high-quality training and livery services in a professional, supportive environment.

Working Hours :
Hours 40 per week over 5 days to include some weekend work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion for horses


  • Location: 111a Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds LE12 6SY
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
  • Posted: 24-Oct-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk