Ref: JL146578

Job Description

Due to our wonderful Head Girl’s decision to leave and start a family, we are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic Yard Manager / Head Person to join our private professional full livery yard.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is an accomplished rider, takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of horse care, and above all has a genuine love and understanding of horses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring excellent horse welfare and a well-organised, professional environment. Duties will include:

• Managing all aspects of horse care and yard routines
• Riding and exercising horses to a competent standard
• Supervising and motivating staff where required
• Liaising with owners, vets, farriers, physiotherapists and other professionals
• Maintaining high standards of turnout, cleanliness and presentation throughout the yard
• Night Checks
• Monitoring horse health and wellbeing, recognising issues promptly and taking appropriate action
• Some none equine duties, such as helping with sheep and dog sitting.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive practical experience working with horses
• Confident and capable rider
• Strong knowledge of horse health, nutrition and welfare
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for horses
• Previous experience in a management or senior yard role preferred

Accommodation details

A beautiful self contained one bedroom apartment, with central heating, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Unfurnished

 

Benefits

Five Days a week of which one must be a weekend.

Good rate of pay, some flexibility for the right person.

Quiet relaxed working environment.

Can bring their own horse