Ref: JL122642
Job Description
A private show jumping stable based near Rugby is seeking an experienced rider. This role will be primarily to help develop our young horses, though there will be opportunity to jump some more established horses. We are seeking someone experienced in producing young horses and with experience jumping young horse classes at international competitions, though national experience alone may be considered. There will be opportunities to jump the horses at national and international competitions.
We are passionate about producing the horses correctly, keeping them healthy and happy for long sport careers. Though there will be help and guidance from the other riders and manager, we need someone that has a good understanding of how to confidently and correctly produce a young horse so that they have positive experiences.
This role can be live in or out – small single accommodation is available on site. 5 or 5.5 day week. Salary will be competitive based on experience and will also offer bonuses at time of sale for horses that they have produced.
You must be lightweight, ride to high standard both on flat and Jumping. General yard duties are required but riding is a priority. You will be required to ride at shows and travel to Europe.
Live in is available but local applicant would be prefered
Minimum Requirements
Excellent rider on flat and Jumping up to 1.30 in competition
Produced young horses
Have a positive can do attitude.
Accommodation details
Live in or out, Private accomodation but it is one large room that has Kitchen bedroom and shoer/toilet
Benefits
Training and development
Time to do job properly
Lovely yard and environment
More Information
- Earliest start date 6th October 2024
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom, Groom/Rider, Rider/Groom, Rider, Work Rider
- Yard disciplines/Activities Showjumping, Stud
- Riding Applicants must ride
- Required Skills Back/Break, Bandage, Broodmares, Clip, Compete, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Foaling/Foal Watch, Long Rein, Lunging, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, School, Show Turnout, Sole charge, Stallion Handling, Young Stock Handler, Young Stock Rider
- Non-equine skills required None
- Accommodation provided Single
- Days per week 5.5
- Salary currency pounds
- Salary guide 26-30k
- Salary Period Monthly
- Must Drive Car
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Possibly
- Own horse welcome? Possibly
- Smoking allowed? Yes