Apprentice Required At International Dressage Stables - Start Date October 2026
Collective Equestrian, Bristol, UK
- Salary
- £16,000 to £17,000
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 302564
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 21/09/2026
- Expires
- in one month
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Start date October 2026.
We are looking for an apprentice to join our successful team. The position is live-in or live-out. Own horse subject to agreement.
40 hours per week. The salary is £16,640.
Bonus
- £600 payable April 2027 subject to 12 month's continuous employment.
- Extra week's pay at Christmas after two continuous years of employment.
5 days per week, 4 weeks paid holiday per year.
The apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Haddon Training who deliver the formal aspects of the apprenticeship.
An apprenticeship at Collective Equestrian involves yard work as well as introduction to schooling and exercising of horses. There are approximately 30 horses in training at our stables - ranging from youngsters to international grand prix dressage horses. More experienced candidates can expect to be asked to progress some of the younger horses and under ride older horses. There are also competition opportunities on younger horses for more experienced and capable candidates. . The applicant joins an existing experienced team of 6 full time staff and 2 part time staff. Follow our Facebook or Instagram page, for a taste of some of the staff who already work at Collective Equestrian.
The successful applicant can look forward to a long term role. One of our team started an apprenticeship in 2023. They now enjoy a full time role at our stables.
Top class facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, monarch stables within two american barns. Fantastic newly refurbished accommodation on site.
The ideal applicant will be honest and have:
- Experience and confidence with different types of horses.
- Knowledge and interest in dressage and training of horses.
- Good time management and enjoy working with others.
Please email your application and CV to info@collectiveequestrian.co.uk
For more information about Collective Equestrian, please visit www.collectiveequestrian.co.uk
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Bandaging Plaiting Clipping Trim/Pull Exercising People SkillsAccommodation
Shared accommodation of high standard.
Job Benefits
Training on own horse available. Accommodation available. Own horse subject to agreement.
- Employer No
- 302563
- Website
- http://www.collectiveequestrian.co.uk
Equestrian Employer Details
Dressage yard with 25 horses stabled in American barns Indoor and outdoor schools On site accommodation Beautiful Somerset location
