Horse Care apprenticeships

Horse Care apprenticeships let you earn a wage while you train towards a recognised qualification. You're employed from day one, learning the job by doing it, with time set aside each week for study.

Live horse care opportunities

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Equine Apprenticeship - Western Riding Ranch

Valley View Ranch
Hereford · On-site £8/hr Intermediate Level 2 Closes 24 Nov 2026

Amazing opportunity to work on an American horse ranch in Herefordshire, which trains horses and riders to international competition level, runs clinics, western experience days and ranch holidays.

Haddon Training

Senior Equine Groom - Priory Dressage

Priory Dressage
Haywards heath · On-site £8/hr Advanced Level 3 Closes 24 Nov 2026

Priority Dressage is a busy yard with 31 horses, offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a range of horses in a professional equestrian setting.

Haddon Training

Equine Groom Apprentice - Catela Equestrian

Catela Equestrian
Wincanton · On-site £8/hr Intermediate Level 2 Closes 24 Oct 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a career with horses and is looking for much more than simply mucking out. The role offers a riding pathway, with the opportunity to develop your riding alongside your practical horse-care skills and, for the right person, progress towards competing.

Haddon Training

Equine Groom Apprentice - Axeholme Stud

Axeholme Stud
Scunthorpe · On-site £8/hr Intermediate Level 2 Closes 24 Oct 2026

Axeholme Stud is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in show jumping and wants to develop their riding, horse care and competition experience within a professional yard environment.

Haddon Training

Racing Groom Apprentice - Joe Tickle Racing

Joe Tickle Racing
Tiverton · On-site £8/hr Intermediate Level 2 Closes 24 Oct 2026

Joe Tickle Racing is a small, family-run dual-purpose racing yard based at Lower Ford on the Devon downs, training horses both on the Flat and over jumps.

Haddon Training

Equine Groom - Private Dressage Yard

Shirley Rixon
Twyford · On-site £8/hr Intermediate Level 2 Closes 24 Oct 2026

Shirley Rixon is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Equine Groom Apprentice to join her small, private yard of 7 stables. The yard is home to dressage horses, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with and handling competition horses. Previous experience and confidence handling competition horses is essential.

Haddon Training

Why horse care?

Apprenticeships are how many employers in this sector bring in new people — you get paid experience, a qualification and no tuition debt.

Common questions

Do I need experience to apply?

Usually not. Apprenticeships are designed for people starting out, and employers expect to train you.

Will I be paid?

Yes. Apprentices are employees and must be paid at least the apprentice National Minimum Wage — many employers pay more.

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