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Updated · britishdressage.co.uk · Jul 8
Grace Perks Earns Level 2 Distinction, Advances to Level 3 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
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Updated · britishdressage.co.uk · Jul 8

Grace Perks Earns Level 2 Distinction, Advances to Level 3 Equine Groom Apprenticeship

1 articles · Updated · britishdressage.co.uk · Jul 8

Summary

  • Grace Perks completed British Dressage’s Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with distinction and is returning to begin Level 3 during Youth Employment Week 2026.
  • British Dressage said the apprenticeship let Perks build practical skills in a competition environment while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and industry experience.
  • Sport Structures delivers the programme in England as part of British Dressage’s wider apprenticeship network, which also works with the Scottish Racing Academy and Coleg Cambria.
  • Youth Employment Week runs from July 6 to 10 and is being used by British Dressage to promote apprenticeships as a route for young people into equine careers.

Insights

As the UK cuts funding for some apprenticeships, can the equine industry promise stable careers beyond entry-level roles?
Are these programs creating skilled professionals or just providing low-cost labor for a demanding equine industry?