Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Burley Lodge Equestrian Centre, Whitley Wood, Reading
Equine Groom Apprenticeship
£16,640 a year
Burley Lodge Equestrian Centre, Whitley Wood, Reading
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 15 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Whitley Wood, Reading
Full Job Description
Introduction
We are offering an Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship position within a BHS approved, family run riding centre facilitating all riding abilities. Providing private and group lessons, clinics, hacks, shows, stable management club, pony days, summer camps, tots toddles and much more.
About the Employer
Burley Lodge Equestrian Centre is a family run riding centre set in 180 acres of land in Shinfield, just south of Reading, Berkshire. We are a 'BHS Approved Centre' and are very proud to have gained the Highly Commended status from our inspection. Together, Bridget Hart and Jenny Plyer have over 45 years combined experience of teaching and running an equestrian centre to the highest of BHS standards. At Burley Lodge we are passionate about providing quality instruction alongside exceptional horse care. We offer riding lessons tailored to our customers requirements; from hacking to private and group lessons. All abilities are welcome at Burley Lodge, from children aged two to adult riders; casual riding to those wishing to gain professional qualifications.What You'll Do
We are looking to employ an apprenticeship groom to join our friendly and experienced team, to provide excellent care for our livery and school horses.
The job will include all aspects of yard work;
- Mucking out/ keeping yard tidy
- Grooming/ picking out feet
- Rugging and turning horses in and out of the fields
- Tacking upand untacking the horses
- Riding available for the right candidate
- All general horse care
- Feeding/ filling haynets and water buckets
Training Outcome
Progression within Burley, either into the Level 3 Senior equine Groom apprenticeship or employment for the right candidate. Ongoing training towards BHS exams offered to employees.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Good with children
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Equine groom (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Working 5 days out of 7, weekend work to be expected. Final working pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED