Equine Groom Apprentice - Riding School

Barkway Equestrian Centre · North Hertfordshire

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Barkway Equestrian Centre offers a friendly, varied environment working with horses and ponies, with facilities including stabling, an arena, paddocks and associated yard facilities. It also provides opportunities for riding and pony experiences.

Monday to Wednesday, with flexibility required for weekend work. 8am until 3pm with 30 minutes lunch break. More hours might be available. 16 hours a week1 year 3 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Passion for Horses, Work Independently, No accommodation is provided

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 and Above)
  • Maths (grade 4 and Above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion for Horses
  • Work Independently

Other requirements

  • No accommodation is provided

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • For the right candidate there will be the opportunity to work towards your BHS exams, competing, teaching etc. It depends on what you are interested in moving on to!
  • There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 27 Sep 2026
Apply by 24 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

SG8 8EZ

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