• 01/10/2026
  • From £16,640 per year
  • Apprenticeship - Level 2
  • Kingsway House Greensward Lane Arborfield Reading RG2 9JN
Equine Groom apprentice - Litchfield Equestrian - Reading- - Job Ref: VAC1000338379

*** Immediate Start Available*** The fabulous team at Litchfield Equestrian based in RG2 are looking for a Level 2 Equine Groom apprentice to join their friendly, professional, family-run yard specialising in full/ part livery service, with very high standards of care. This can be a ridden or non-ridden apprenticeship.

Litchfield Equestrian specialise in the sale of quality young horses and also offer breaking and retraining services designed to suit individual needs. They also teach children and adult riding lessons both in groups and individually.

Some of the stable & yard management duties will include;

  • Preparing feeds and feeding
  • Preparing for exercise
  • Tacking up and tack cleaning
  • Lunging and putting on the walker
  • Turning out & bringing in
  • Mucking out
  • Bathing
  • Assisting at competition days
  • Plaiting
  • Could include riding/competing in the competition if required

This apprenticeship is work based at the employers premises so not lots of time sitting in a classroom. If you did not gain your maths & English GCSE’s in school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.

 

Working 5 days out of 7, the final shift pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant. You should however expect to work at least one weekend day per week.

  • You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, either riding on non-riding depending on your current abilities
  • You will complete the training at the employers premises, with the employer and supported by Haddon training
  • If you need support with maths and English, Haddon Training will provide support in you gaining your Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects

Job Ref: VAC1000338379

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