Tom Rowland Eventing

Tom Rowland Eventing is an international event yard with horses ranging from 4 year olds to 5* horses. They are now recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 Equine Apprentice to join their friendly, professional team in Gloucestershire. This position is for someone whom already has good experience with horses.

Wage

• £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training Course

• Equine groom (level 2)

Hours

• 40 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You may be expected to work at least one weekend day. Days and hours will be confirmed at interview.

Start date

• Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

• 1 year

Positions available

• 1

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What you'll do at work

Tom Rowland Eventing is an international event yard. Tom has horses who range from 4 year olds to 5* horses.

You will be working as part of a team and you will be expected to complete all normal yard tasks (see below).

Our very experienced head girl and our very competent Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprentice will help and support you in learning or improving your skills.

There is plenty of riding available for a confident and capable rider.

Tom is a Level 3 Eventing Coach and regularly teaches the staff.

• Mucking out
• Turning out/bringing in
• Tacking up and tack cleaning
• Feeding and filling hay nets
• Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
• Bathing, grooming and rug changing
• Schooling and riding for the right candidate
• First aid
• Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
• Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
• Helping to prepare horses for competition
• Accompanying Tom to competitions (with support) or training activities

Where you'll work

AMPNEY KNOWLE FARM
AMPNEY KNOWLE
CIRENCESTER
GL7 5ED

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Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

• HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

• Equine groom (level 2)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Work safely and efficiently at all times and comply with current health, safety and security policies and procedures (including PPE). (core)
• Carry out all typical yard and field routine duties to include mucking out, skipping out, tidying and cleaning the yard, watering and feeding. (core)
• Assess suitability of stabling and grassland environments for horses including checking for hazards etc. (core)
• Assist with the arrival of a new horse to the yard, following current yard procedures and measures to prevent and control the spread of disease. (core)
• Recognise, identify and describe horses including sex, height, type, colours and markings. (core)
• Identify anatomy of the horse to include the bones of the lower limb, points of the horse and the position of the major internal organs. (core)
• Recognise signs of good and poor welfare (including ill health) and check for injuries. (core)
• Report relevant information and assist with medical treatment and other industry specialists, including Senior Groom, Dentist, Farrier, Veterinary Surgeon. (core)
• Ensure the horses’ welfare before and after exercise or travel. (core)
• Handle a variety of horses in the workplace to include tying up, leading, trotting up, turning out and catching in. (core)
• Recognise different types of feed and hay and check their quality. (core)
• Groom a horse including checking feet and shoes. (core)
• Demonstrate trimming and plaiting. (core)
• Fit a variety of common saddlery, equipment and horse clothing. (core)
• Remove, clean and store common saddlery and equipment. (core)
• Check the safe and effective working condition of all saddlery, equipment and clothing. (core)
• Prepare horse(s) for travel using appropriate clothing and equipment. (core)
• Assist with loading and unloading before and after travel. (core)
• Prepare for and provide a variety of appropriate non-ridden exercise including fitting and use of lungeing equipment. (core)
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, visitors and clients whilst showing good interpersonal skills. (core)