Ref: JL117224
Rider / Groom
A fantastic opportunity to work on a professional show jumping yard in the Surrey hills. We are seeking a very valued member who takes pride in their work and prioritises the care of the horses.
To include all normal stable duties such as mucking out, lunging, tacking up, loading the horse walker, field turnout, clipping and managing day to day running of the yard.
Option to ride if competent with fit, young competition horses. Good basic flatwork skills needed and experience within this field. This could be the ideal opportunity for someone to base and train with there own horses, alongside riding and grooming.
We travel to national and International shows including Spanish tours.
Must be confident handling fit, competition horses and stallions and to be able to take sole charge at times.
We are looking for someone enthusiastic, responsible, reliable and hardworking to join our fun and friendly team.
Must be willing to turn out to high standards. Clipping and plaiting would be an advantage but could be taught.
An opportunity to join a fantastic team of horses and people.
Purpose built modern indoor yard with great facilities.
5 day week. 7.30am to 5.15 with breaks and cake.
Attractive salary with bonuses for loyalty and progression. This can be discussed further upon assessment of applicants CV.
Flexible days off and paid holiday entitlement.
Can be more home based if the candidate prefers as our other members of staff are flexible.
Sole accommodation in a modern park lodge with private decking and views if required. Applicant can also live out if local.
Previous staff members recommend and generally have stayed with us for many years.
Minimum Requirements
Experience with competition horses a bonus
HGV is a bonus but not essential
Accommodation details
Residential Lodge
Benefits
Possibility of own horses for the right candidate
Great opportunity to work with a variety of horses for a successful show jumping rider.
More Information
- Earliest start date 1st May 2024
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom/Rider, Rider/Groom, Part of a Team, Sole Charge, Head Person, Home Groom, Competition Groom
- Yard disciplines/Activities Showjumping, Stud
- Riding Optional riding
- Required Skills Clip, Long Rein, Lunging, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Sales Preparation, Show Turnout, Sole charge, Trim, Work Rider
- Non-equine skills required None
- Accommodation provided Single
- Days per week 5
- Salary currency £20000 to £30000
- Salary guide Negotiable depending on experience
- Salary Period Annually
- Must Drive Car
- Must have own car? No
- Pets welcome? Possibly
- Own horse welcome? Possibly
- Smoking allowed? Yes