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Apprenticeship

Equine groom

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working with and caring for horses.

What you'd do

Muck out stables and maintain bedding daily
Feed, water, and monitor horses according to care plans
Groom horses and prepare them for exercise or competition
Handle horses safely on the yard and in the field
Tack up and untack horses correctly
Check horses for signs of injury or ill health
Clean and store tack and yard equipment

What you'd learn

Safe horse handling and leading techniques
Horse health, welfare, and signs of illness or injury
Feeding, watering, and nutritional requirements of horses
Stable management and bedding routines
Grooming, clipping, and coat care
Basic first aid and when to call a vet or farrier
Safe use and maintenance of yard equipment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Equine groom apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
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