Ref: JL144909
Job Description
Head person wanted to manage day to day running of a top competition yard based in the Cotswolds. We have horses from 3yo to 5* eventers and 1.60m showjumpers.
We are looking for someone with previous head person experience with good communication skills and attention to detail and able to manage the other staff on the yard.
lots of opportunities to come to shows (both eventing and showjumping) all around the country and abroad.
must have the ability to turn out horses to a high level and be able to lunge, plait and clip etc.
We are ideally looking for someone who can also hack out and be happy riding young and fit competition horses although this is not a deal breaker. You are welcome to bring your own horse with you and we offer training free of charge.
You will be working alongside a few other members of staff on a fun and friendly yard. We are looking for someone who would like to help support our yard but we are always open to people bringing your own ideas to the job.
Minimum Requirements
Previous head person experience.
Can turnout to a high standard and run a fast paced yard.
Experience with young and fit horses
Dog/horse welcome.
Benefits
Own horse welcome
training/lessons included and travel and help at shows if wanted
fun friendly yard to work on!
Accommodation could be available for the right person.
More Information
- Earliest start date 1st May 2026
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom/Rider, Head Person, Manager, Home Groom, Competition Groom
- Yard disciplines/Activities Competitions, Eventing, Sales, Showjumping, Stud
- Riding Optional riding
- Required Skills Bandage, Clip, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Lunging, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Sales Preparation, Sole charge, Stallion Handling
- Non-equine skills required None
- Accommodation provided None
- Days per week 5.5
- Salary currency £
- Salary guide Circa £34,000
- Salary Period Annually
- Must Drive Car, 3.5t
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Yes
- Own horse welcome? Yes
- Smoking allowed? Yes
 