Summary
Day to day horse care including the routine care and condition of the horses, preparing them for competition or riding, health care and treatment, exercising, grooming, trimming and travelling.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
30 hours per week to be arranged with the employer.
30 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Duration
1 year 1 month
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
Duties will include all aspects of horse care, e.g.
* Grooming
* Mucking out
* Trimming
* Plaiting
* Lunging
* Health care
* Travelling
* Feeding
* Grooming at competitions / riding
Joining an SCT Apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job, you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends. We do everything we can to help you achieve, but we also expect some things from you, to:-
* Always try your best
* Adhere to the Prevent Duty – promote British values: the rule of law, democracy and tolerance and mutual respect for others at all times, and keep yourself safe from extremism
* Be committed to improving your English and maths skills and using them at work
* Complete the SCT Online Learning by the target dates
* Attend work and all off-the-job training sessions punctually and reliably
* Be polite, tidy, professional, organised and cheerful
* Keep your Skillscheck at work and updated - allow time every week for this
* Complete work set in your Action Plans by the target dates
* Follow instructions
* Work safely, including on the internet
* Always ask if you are not sure about anything
Please see the website for more information
Where you'll work
WEELSBY PARK RIDING SCHOOL
WEELSBY ROAD
GRIMSBY
DN32 8PL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
STUBBING COURT TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Training schedule
Equine Groom Qualification – Level 2
The vast majority of training will take place at the yard. In addition, this will include Masterclass Sessions, Seminars, SCT Online Learning Programme. You will also be visited by a SCT Coach at least once a month.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Maths & English (grade 1-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness