Ref: JL144488
We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to help run a small, friendly private yard with four horses, six chickens, a Labrador, and a cat! Suited to someone who enjoys working independently and takes pride in high standards of care.
The Yard:
- 4 horses: competition horse, happy hacker, retired horse, and a 2-year-old sports horse
- Small, private setup with a calm, well-organised environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily yard duties (mucking out, feeding, turnout, tack cleaning, general yard upkeep etc)
- Hacking and lunging (confidence with a range of horses essential)
- Care and management of all horses to a high standard
- Driving a 3.5t horsebox (must be confident and competent)
- General care of 6 chickens
- Liaising with professionals (farrier, physio, etc.)
- Helping maintain the organisation of the yard and land
- Occasional care of 1 dog and 1 cat when owners are away
- Light household support, such as accepting deliveries or allowing access to the house during owner absences etc
- Assisting at events/competitions occasionally
Requirements:
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Confident handling large horses of different ages
- Organised with good communication skills
- Confident driver (3.5t horsebox essential)
- Positive, can-do attitude
What We Offer:
- Friendly, low-pressure private yard environment
- Full time (5.5 days), however hours can be flexible
- Competitive pay based on experience
- 28 days holiday
- Accommodation available and possibility of own horse/pets
Please get in touch with your CV or for more information
More Information
- Earliest start date 8th June 2026
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom, Groom/Rider, Sole Charge
- Yard disciplines/Activities Dressage, Eventing
- Riding Applicants must ride
- Required Skills Exercise/Hack Out, Management Skills, Muck Out, Sole charge
- Non-equine skills required Management Skills, Pet Care/Sitting
- Accommodation provided Single
- Days per week 5.5
- Salary currency GBP
- Salary guide Dependent on experience
- Must Drive Car, 3.5t
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Possibly
- Own horse welcome? Possibly
- Smoking allowed? No
 