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Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Pony Pursuits - Kidlington
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01/10/2026
From £16,640 per year
Apprenticeship - Level 2
HUCKLEBERRY FARM HEATHFIELD BLETCHINGDON KIDLINGTON OX5 3DU
Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Pony Pursuits - Kidlington - Job Ref: VAC1000325972
Pony Pursuits are looking for an Equine Groom Apprentice to join their small team. The right candidate will have a passion for helping to care for horses and enjoy working with young clients who attend the riding centre, there’s lots of variety at this yard from pony birthday parties to therapy sessions for learners with SEN needs.
Pony pursuits are a riding centre, who specialise in non formal riding experiences, such as country hacks, ride and groom sessions, pony therapy and birthday parties.
There will also be opportunities to attend public and private events.
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Daily duties include all general yard duties and animal husbandry for the other small animals there:
- Mucking out/keeping yard tidy
- Filling water buckets / haynets
- Making feeds
- Grooming/ tacking up
- Assisting with lessons and leading
- Some riding available
- Assisting with adults and children with additional needs
Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts to be discussed with the successful applicant. Evenings and weekend work may be required.
You will be working towards achieving your Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, and also completing your maths and English Functional skills at level 1 or 2 if required.
All training will be completed at the employer’s premises by the employer and Haddon Training.
This opportunity will require working outdoors in all weathers and working with children. There is no accommodation available on site so any potential candidate must be able to make their way reliably to and from the yard each day. This location is not easily accessible by public transport.
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Job Ref: VAC1000325972
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