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Apprentice Equine Groom
(GW Equine)

Location:

Hampshire GU33 6JP

Course level:

Level 2

Course Duration:

16 months

Application Deadline Date:

29.4.25

Weekly Hours:

30-40 hours per week, can be discussed

Salary:

Apprenticeship Wage

Positions:

1

Accommodation:

None provided

About this opportunity:

We are delighted to welcome you to GW Equine. Run by Gayle White and situated at the prestigious Highbrook Stables, in the heart of the glorious Hampshire countryside, we are a modern first-class facility providing elite care for both our equine and human athletes. Gayle is an international showjumper, BHSI and UKCC Level 3 coach with over 35 years’ experience working with horses. Gayle has bred and produced show jumpers from unbroken to 1.45 classes as well as winning at the national dressage championships. She has been fortunate to work for a number of reputable and respected names in the business within several disciplines. Alongside a successful riding career, Gayle is recognised as one of the top trainers in the south and is committed to helping horse and rider combinations compete to the best of their ability. She has a good understanding of the psychology of both horse and rider so can coach them through the levels building trust and confidence from novices and young horses, through to top level.

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated equine groom who is looking to further their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside our current team, handling and caring for our competition horses.

Working with professional people, the training will give a good foundation to go on and work in any sphere of equestrian. The yard has lots of dressage, jumping and eventing shows on at the weekend! The yard has a lovely heated staff room with kitchen & shower room facilities.

Yard duties will include:

  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Mucking out
  • Feeding, watering and haying
  • Grooming
  • Clipping and trimming
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
  • Bandaging
  • Tacking up
  • Lunging/long rein
  • Riding

A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team. Within the role, the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Equine with further training and employment available for the right candidate.

We also have a Hydrotherapy business on site, so our apprentice can gain great experience in the rehabilitation industry also!

The apprentice will be working for us 4/5 days per week and this MUST include a weekend day.

Desired skills and Qualities 

  • Must be able to work alone at times and as part of a team
  • Applicants must have some experience of handling horses and show this on application
  • Good communication
  • Committed
  • Reliable
  • Team player
  • Friendly

Desired qualifications

  • GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired
  • Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 or higher in horse care.

Future prospects

  • Progression onto level 3 for the right candidate.

Training

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
  • The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

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