Summary
The Ride High Equestrian Centre is a charity working with disadvantaged children set in 37 acres of countryside in Loughton. With over 40 horses on site there is always lots to do, and this would ideally suit someone looking to progress into teaching.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shift to be confirmed with 1 late night finish.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
General yard duties and horse care management with some Riding opportunities for the right candidate:
* Mucking out
* Turning out/bringing in
* Tack cleaning
* Tacking up
* Feeding
* Filling hay nets
* Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
* Bathing
* Rug changing
* Assisting with leading in charity sessions and building up to taking groundwork sessions
* First aid
* Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Where you’ll work
Loughton Manor
Redland Drive
Loughton
MK5 8EJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* A 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
* Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this position, the central train and bus station is a 10min walk from the yard, please make sure you can get yourself to and from the location before applying. Livery for own horse may be possible for the successful candidate.