Apprenticeships

Apprentice Equine Groom - Horse Care - Eventing

Anthony Clark Eventing croydon, herts

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Equine groom (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

4* International Event Rider based in Hertfordshire SG8. Anthony has many years' experience eventing and coaching at top level. The apprenticeship includes the possibility of travelling and grooming at shows. Also looking after a selection of livery horses. There is accommodation and own horse welcome if needed.

Anthony Clark is an international 4-star event rider. He has a team of horses ranging from young ones to advanced/4-star horses.

Anthony has been eventing for over 30-years at all levels having won national awards. They are looking for a friendly candidate, that is willing to learn and has a passion for eventing.

He has also been on the silver medal winning European 3-star team 2015, Nations Cup teams and team training lists and show jumps and does dressage to Advanced level.

Yard duties will include:

Turning out and bringing in
Mucking out
Dealing with livery clients
Feeding, watering and haying
Grooming
Clipping and trimming
Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
Bandaging
Tacking up
Lunging/long rein
Riding/hacking
Attending shows/events

Hours will vary in event season and standard hours on a rota basis with the team. The apprenticeship is work based and onsite at location. Accommodation on site and own horse welcome.

If you don't have your maths & English grades, we can support you to gain them whilst on programme.

The interview will consist of a trial day at the location. You must be competent at handling horses due to the calibre of horse you are having to deal with.

You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years or more to apply for this role. If you have a L2 or L3 Equine qualification already you are unable to apply for this programme.

Employment

£14,722.50 a year

Wage

37.5

Hours Per Week

2 Jun 2025

Expected Start Date

You will work five days out of seven, including some weekend work. Exact working days and hours TBC

Working Week

1 Year

Expected Duration

Employer

Anthony Clark Eventing

Employer Name

Flying cat equestrian, clopton court, lower road, croydon, herts, SG8 0EH, croydon, herts

Employer Address

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4* International Event Rider based in Hertfordshire SG8. Anthony has many years experience eventing and coaching at top level.

Training Provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

An Equine Groom level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the apprenticeship
All training will take place within the workplace
Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

English GCSE or equivalent (4) Desired, Maths GCSE or equivalent (4) Desired

How To Apply

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VAC1000309369

Vacancy Reference Number

31 May 2025

Application Closing Date

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