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*Live out position *Hours very flexible * Wage negotiable & competitive *Excellent facilities. Experienced family Groom required for a family who resides in London during the week and enjoys equestrian pursuits at weekends and during school holidays with their two young daughters. This is a sole charge position on an estate, where other staff are employed. Family keep 3 ponies currently for their daughters one of whom events and the other does PC activities (with their 2 x 14.2HH & 1x 12.2HH). It would be Ideal if the job holder could teach, but not this is not essential. Ability to ride small ponies and lunge again ideal, but not essential. You must be competent and experienced at basic yard duties and pony turn out on an everyday basis but also for competitions to a very high standard. Any experience in a professional Eventing yard will be a huge bonus. Helping out at some shows/events would be required. Must be thorough re all basic husbandry plus bandaging, tack cleaning, mucking out, yard upkeep, basic equine first aid etc. Must be child, family and dog friendly (2 black labs). Prefer not to have other dogs on site but would consider as long as kept out of the way when family at home. Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Chance to Groom at big shows *Exercise riding *Salary negotiable depending on experience Job Description Responsible and Competent person required for a busy yard of top class competition horses, with high standards. Must be reliable, motivated and capable of handling competition horses. To help with the day to day running of the yard. Experience of riding fit and young horses. HGV an Advantage. Benefits Correct person travelling to national and international competitions.
Job Description *Own horse welcomed *Pets considered *5/6 days pw (depending on competitions)*Lessons provided for keen riders. Senior Groom/Exercise Rider required to work in a 5* eventing yard – a professional, private yard near Devizes, Wiltshire. 9 horses from at all levels up to 5* (including some retirees). Senior role supported by one groom and one apprentice. You will be joining a close-knit team which works hard, cares about our horses and takes care of each other. The yard is shared with a full time professional event rider and her staff. The professional competes at 5* and also competes some of the horses you will be responsible for looking after. The professional also oversees the running of our part of the yard. Lessons will also be available with the professional as part of your employment on your own horse. Must be experienced grooming at competitions, as well as comfortable with all aspects of top class sport horse welfare and yard management, and running a small team. Must be able to hack fit event horses, and ideally be fine to do some faster canter fitness work with them. No need to school for dressage or jumping, although we are happy for you to help with this if you are able and want to. Superb facilities (indoor 23 stable American barn, indoor and outdoor schools, horse walker, lunge pen, and lovely hacking). Good wage and benefits. Minimum Requirements Candidates must be able to perform full stable duties and horse care, hack well and safely, lunge, and have a high standard of competition turn-out. Accommodation details Live in or live out position. Live in is shared onsite accommodation in a spacious and well appointed 4 bedroom staff flat. Benefits Free livery for your horse Lessons will be provided Opportunities to travel to local and international events The farm is in Wiltshire, near Devizes on the edge of Salisbury Plains, and about 30 minutes from the lovely cities of Bath and Salisbury.
*Excellent accommodation on site. *Pets considered *Riding optional Job Description We are an international dressage yard and stud in the Cotswolds seeking a reliable, committed, and competent person to join our team. The role has plenty of variety as we have competition horses up to Grand Prix level, youngsters and breeding stock. Minimum Requirements A good work ethic and appreciation for high standards are essential. Accommodation details Excellent accommodation on site. Benefits Outstanding facilities, and opportunity to be part of an ambitious team and gain experience in several aspects of sport horse management.
* Idyllic West Sussex countryside. *Flat available on-site * £21,000 pa (negotiable) *No accommodation deduction * Heating oil/Electric paid by the employer) *Dog allowed and own horse considered Full-time, sole charge Groom/Rider required to look after 3 Dressage horses and 2 ponies on owners private yard separate to high spec. on-site livery yard close by. The role includes all usual yard duties; grooming, mucking out, turn out including a high standard of clipping turning out/bringing in, tacking up, tack cleaning, general yard daily maintenance etc.to a very high standard. Must be able to work on own initiative and have the experience to deal with youngsters bringing in/out of field. Fantastic facilities: Dressage clinics run on a regular basis Indoor & Outdoor arenas Solarium & wash down areas Electric horse walker post & rail fields and turnout paddocks Lorry parking Close to competition venues Lovely woodland hacking Quiet roads with bridleways Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List Team, quoting reference code JL62335 on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Stable hand required for family run Horse Sanctuary in Cyprus. 15 horses in rehabilitation and recovery. Duties include feeding, mucking out, grooming horses, tack maintenance, ground work, riding, hacking out. Minimum Requirements Enthusiastic personality, willingness to learn, helpful attitude, love of horses, good with dogs. Accommodation details Very pleasant en suite room in employers farmhouse on site. Full board. Benefits On job training, medical insurance, flight paid, family environment, full board, good climate, beautiful rural location.
*Own horse welcomed and ‘kept’ *Pets welcomed *Accommodation available * 200-acre estate to hack in and enjoy your own horse in also! *5/6 days a week negotiable Care for foals and livery An interesting role which combines care for foals and livery and the minimum requirements for the role are BHS level 3 with basic first aid skills. This 18 stable, American barn set on and surrounded by 200/250 acres is a Stud for a new polo horse breeding program. 3 foals will arrive in the spring and currently, 14 out of season team horses are kept on the property. Minimum Requirements : BHS level 3 , basic first aid Accommodation details : static caravan Benefits : estate to hack and enjoy own horse ,feed and bedding supplied ,lunge pen , horse walker , and school flood lit ,2oo acres of private hacking on site .
Job Description Working during polo season, based near Kirtlington Park Polo Club: March to September 2020 (more permanent position available for the right person) Experienced and competent rider required for: schooling and training 8 high quality polo ponies aged 5 to 15 grooming yard maintenance & management equine health monitoring and managing turning out to a high standard Minimum Requirements Experience training young horses, from main disciplines: jumping, dressage, Eventing, polo Accommodation details Accommodation could be arranged for the right person Benefits Sole charge of the yard flexibility with working hours Mondays off work, except for bank holidays
*Apartment available *Competitive salary iro £25Kpa *Pets welcomed A full time Show/Home Groom is required at Competition Stables hosing a showjumping yard near Newmarket, Suffolk. The role will entail general yard duties including exercising the horses and ridden flatwork. The candidate must be capable of turning out to a high standard and be experienced in clipping, plaiting and pulling manes. The applicant will also be required to work at International competitions which includes tours away from home. A full driving licence is essential and although a current HGV licence is an advantage it is not compulsory. Private apartment available and a competitive salary will be paid to the successful applicant.
*£360-£450 + accommodation +bills (negotiable for HGV driver) *Pets welcomed *Accommodation in a brand new 2-bed log cabin with verandah. Views across the fields. This is a position with an interesting mix of disciplines ie high-level Dressage (YR level PSG/Inter 1) and Polo in season. You will have to have the high standards and attention to detail required plus an ability to ride and lead beloved Polo ponies. Of course, all usual duties apply to them all as does the requirement to give good care and high standards of husbandry. After all, a horse is a horse 😉 The Dressage horses are 3 x horses (10/9 & 6year old) 16.1/’2/ 17hh respectively 2x Mares and 1x gelding and the 4 Polo ponies are older and would need to be ridden and fittened with care for the season . The Polo ponies would be totally your domain (owners husband and daughter play polo) but the owner and her daughter are a little more hands-on with the Dressage horses by necessity. The role is full-time March to September but at the end of the season, the Polo ponies go away so the need for FT hours is less. You would be welcome to supplement your income at this time but of course, the Dressage horses would still need care and attention. This is all open to discussion, finding the right long term person is the priority. Accommodation is available year-round and is a private, brand new 2-bed log cabin with verandah. Views across the fields. Facilities: 60 x 30 arena, good hacking, have jumps. Solarium, washbox etc. Please call Caroline & Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Jumping / Dealing stable We are looking for a jumping rider for our sales stable in the Lewitz. Your mainwork will be riding and a little stable work (feeding) together with your team. Showing young quality horses to our customers, under the saddle or in free jumping, is also one of your tasks. If necessary you get help from our trainer and you gain a lot of experience in jumping. We offer regulated working hourses ( 8.00-17.00) and the possibility to get breakfast and lunch at our farm. Our modern equipped accomodations we offer at a reduced rental price. If you`re a cheerful and nice person, reliable and tidy, able to do a good flat work and you have experience in jumping, than we look forward to you! Gestüt Lewitz-PS Pferdehaltung Dirk Hauser Lewitzhof 1-19306 Neustadt-Glewe Mail: hauser@schockemoehle.com Tel.: 0175-4390687 Minimum Requirements experience in 1,40m jumping at competitions Accommodation details You will be offered accommodation (single or double rooms) each equipped with a private shower, and in each house you find a washing machine and a dryer.There is free internet in the rooms. Rooms cost around 190 € per month, including electricity and water, breakfast and lunch around 152 € per month. Of cource, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning. Provide you with translating assistance during the doctor`s visits if necessary and help you with anything else that you need. Benefits
Private family yard with 6 horses who compete at Dressage currently to Elementary level and hunt in season. We also have 2 Poitou Donkeys, 2 yard cats and 4 jersey cows! Lovely facilities and a friendly, sociable family. We are looking for a live out groom to work daily with all the animals, and who has adequate riding experience to exercise the horses and follow a senior rider’s instructions. The live out groom will be working alongside a full time live in groom, groundsman, housekeeper and a part time rider.
*5 day week (some weekends off) *Partner welcomed *Pets welcomed *Own horse considered, but prefer not at the start £25K pa & accommodation *Opportunity to compete if desired. Full-time live-in rider/groom required for a small private yard Somerset. You will have sole charge and full care for two young, big and athletic competition eventing horses (4 yr and 9yrs, 16.2HH) and a Irish hunter (12 yrs 16.2HH in rehab) & a 4 yrs 15.2 connemara. A few sheep kept and two friendly dogs also on-site! Must be open to country pursuits. A patient, observant and kind person required with the experience to ride these lovely equine characters with sensitivity and confidence. A responsible role for an organised and progressive person to be rewarded with an excellent package, very friendly atmosphere and the company of other staff on site. Must be happy to go to competitions and clinics to assist Rider/Owner away from home on occasions. FACILITIES: Outdoor arena 30m x 60m, Open Barn type yard all undercover. Solarium etc for horses Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Near Hungerford. Groom/Exercise rider required. To take full responsibility for looking after 3-4 horses plus yard duties, feeding, mucking out, tack cleaning, etc…. Full time or part time considered, to include minimal hours every other weekend. Live out only. Accommodation details No accommodation available. Benefits Competitive salary, attractive working environment.
*Accommodation available *No bills payable *Beautiful part of the country * The opportunity to work alongside very knowledgeable, dedicated horse people. Job Description ⭐️ You will be required to work as part of our team responsible for the day to day care & maintenance of the horses. ⭐️ ⭐️ You will do all normal yard duties: mucking out, feeding, grooming the horses, tacking up, tack cleaning, washing off, turning out and bringing in. ⭐️ ⭐️ An opportunity to ride daily to include hacking so a confident rider is needed. ⭐️ Minimum Requirements Confident rider is needed. If you are cheerful, motivated and have the ability to work with horses, you’re not afraid of hard work and want to work with a bunch of enthusiastic people email us to find out more. Accommodation details ⭐️Live in Position⭐️ in the on-site staff cottage – 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, large living room, centrally heated, clean. No Bills. So Driving license is required as we are situated a few miles from the nearest town. Benefits ⭐️This is a fab opportunity to work with some very nice horses in a beautiful part of the country and to work alongside very knowledgeable, dedicated horse people.⭐️ ⭐️Possibility to assist with competition grooming at some one day shows. ⭐️
Job Description In 1992, a successful businessman and former European Show Jumping Champion purchased a large site in the expanses of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. On no less than 3,000 hectares of land in the heart of the protected landscape of the Lewitz, a centre for modern horse breeding which accommodates 4,000 horses and is unparalleled in Europe has emerged over the years. Around 250 employees look after the well-being of the horses, which are kept in spacious stables and in species-appropriate herds in the expanses of the Lewitz. We have a veterinary clinic based in Lewitz specializing primarily in equine breeding and treatment. The position we are offering provides a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of vet nursing, and we expect applicants to come with competent horse/foal training skills as well as being well presented, punctual and reliable. This is a full-time appointment involving responding to calls from outlying farms and assisting with all aspects of professional breeding. Your duties will include restocking of trucks, setting up equipment, assisting with X-rays, preparing for injections and, above all, working with our foals. You will frequently be on “foal watch” – looking after mares and their foals, helping with neonatal foal and mare care, and thus given a first-rate opportunity for hands-on learning. Work on our stud also offers a great learning experience for the prospective veterinary or vet tech student; it will include some additional on-farm duties according to your daily workload Accommodation details The stud’s own apartments, modern and practically furnished, give you affordable living space near your place of work and make it easier for you to form and strengthen social relationships even after you finish work. On request, you will be served breakfast and lunch in the stud’s own canteens. Benefits Of course, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning, provide you with translating assistance during doctor’s visits if necessary and help you with anything else that you need. We will do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible for you.
*Own horse and dog welcomed * No bills/no horse charge/no accomm charge. *IRO of £18K/£19K neg. *Opportunities to compete Lovely long term role requiring someone with prior relevant Dressage experience as there will be sole charge in this Rider/Groom role. You would need to be equally happy to work as part of a team regularly as well as on your own initiative. Must be kind with horses and used to dealing with a few youngsters and a couple of Iberian stallions. No more than 5 a day to muck out/ 2 a day to ride (and some riding will involve young, well-started horses, so needs to be someone with an independent seat and riding tact. You would also be riding advanced dressage horses to keep them ticking over in owners absence. Further training can be provided. Opportunity to compete up to elementary level. Some support at shows both stay away and at home required. Yard work part and parcel of the role. The accommodation is modern and centrally heated with all bills paid. Facilities include : All-weather gallops with sand & rubber surface. Showjumping Arena. 65m x 65m outdoor show jumping arena with a full set of BSJA jumps and sand & fibre surface. Outdoor International Dressage Arena 60m x 20m with sand and fibre surface. Indoor International Dressage Arena with 250 seats.70 X 25m Indoor Arena with seating for 230 spectators & sound system Martin Collins top of the range Eco track waxed surface ***Non smoking**** Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Accommodation available *Own horse welcomed (subsidised livery.) *5 day week Yard Groom / Apprentice to be able to to muck out stables, change rugs, sweep, turn out & get in fit horses from fields, groom, plait, hay, feed, sweep, possibly lunge, tack up, attend to horses at shows or events, plait and be an important member of the team. Minimum Requirements Experience of handling fit horses. Accommodation details Shared single accommodation in either twin bungalows or 4 bedroom chalet Benefits Subsidised livery if required for your own horse.
Job Description The facilities comprise 3,000 hectare (30,000,000 sqm)land in total,spacious stables,large run-in stables and horse-appropriate group-housing for the approx. 4000 horses. A constantly progressing health management and the stud-owned vet clinic provide the perfect care for the horses.These are best prerequisites to guarantee breeding and training at the highest possible professional level. Almost 200 employees, among them 14 vets, are work around the clock for the benefit of the animals and ensure perfect conditions for the approx. 700 foals that are born every year. As a rider at one of the three riding stables, you are responsible for the training and care of the horses bred by Paul Schockemöhle. Many horses which will later cause a sensation in top level sport go through our hands. The daily routine gives you the opportunity to gather a lot of experiences and impressions in every respect. The fact that a renowned trainer is always available to support you will particularly help you with your personal development. The riding stables entrusted with training the horses are three geographically separated farmsteads under a common organisational umbrella. At each of the individual sites, site managers look after the training of the horses with their teams. A jumping horse trained on the Lewitz stud runs through all three stations chronologically. Finally, the jumping horses go to the third station, the “Scheckenhof”, with its spacious, light-flooded indoor riding arena and the idyllically located outdoor riding arena which is surrounded by the racecourse and in close proximity to the Neustädter See. Dirk Hauser and Christina Heussler organise all the riding stables from here, and two highly renowned trainers are also employed – Paul Niemz and Thomas Mohr. At the Scheckenhof, the further career of each individual horse is also decided. Accommodation details The stud’s own apartments, modern and practically furnished, give you affordable living space near your place of work and make it easier for you to form and strengthen social relationships even after you finish work. On request, you will be served breakfast and lunch in the stud’s own canteens. Benefits Of course, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning, provide you with translating assistance and help you with anything else that you need. We will do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible for you.
Job Description In 1992, Paul Schockemöhle, a successful businessman and former European Show Jumping Champion, purchased a large site in the expanses of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. On no less than 3,000 hectares of land in the heart of the protected landscape of the Lewitz, a centre for modern horse breeding which accommodates 4,000 horses and is unparalleled in Europe has emerged over the years. Around 250 employees look after the well-being of the horses, which are kept in spacious stables and in speciesappropriate herds in the expanses of the Lewitz. Must hold a standard driver’s license, and a tractor license would be a bonus. Able to drive a Radlader and show ability to recognize when ‘odd-jobs’ need doing. Please note that we are a specialized training stables and work only with young horses, some experience with horses would be useful but not essential. You will be required to complete general handyman tasks around the yard, keeping the premises clean and tidy. Being able to step in and help when needed and occasionally. Accommodation details The stud’s own apartments, modern and practically furnished, give you affordable living space near your place of work and make it easier for you to form and strengthen social relationships even after you finish work. On request, you will be served breakfast and lunch in the stud’s own canteens. Benefits Of course, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning, provide you with translating assistance during doctor’s visits if necessary and help you with anything else that you need. We will do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible for you.
Job Description In 1992, Paul Schockemöhle, a successful businessman and former European Show Jumping Champion, purchased a large site in the expanses of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. On no less than 3,000 hectares of land in the heart of the protected landscape of the Lewitz, a centre for modern horse breeding which accommodates 4,000 horses and is unparalleled in Europe has emerged over the years. Around 250 employees look after the well-being of the horses, which are kept in spacious stables and in speciesappropriate herds in the expanses of the Lewitz. As a groom or rider at one of the three riding stables, you are responsible for the training and care of the horses bred by Paul Schockemöhle. Many horses which will later cause a sensation in top level sport go through our hands. The daily routine gives you the opportunity to gather a lot of experiences and impressions in every respect. The fact that a renowned trainer is always available to support you will particularly help you with your personal development. The riding stables entrusted with training the horses are three geographically separated farmsteads under a common organisational umbrella. At each of the individual sites, site managers look after the training of the horses with their teams. A jumping horse trained on the Lewitz stud runs through all three stations chronologically. The second station for training a Lewitz jumping horse, the “Rustica”, is located in the immediate vicinity of the main stud. Under the management of Janek and Melanie Hucz, the young horses take their first jumps under a saddle here.
Job Description In 1992, Paul Schockemöhle, a successful businessman and former European Show Jumping Champion, purchased a large site in the expanses of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. On no less than 3,000 hectares of land in the heart of the protected landscape of the Lewitz, a centre for modern horse breeding which accommodates 4,000 horses and is unparalleled in Europe has emerged over the years. Around 250 employees look after the well-being of the horses, which are kept in spacious stables and in speciesappropriate herds in the expanses of the Lewitz. The riding stables entrusted with training the horses are three geographically separated farmsteads under a common organisational umbrella. At each of the individual sites, site managers look after the training of the horses with their teams. A jumping horse trained on the Lewitz stud runs through all three stations chronologically. The “Stern-Buchholz” site is outside the gates of the state capital Schwerin. The team headed by Birgit Brandsätter and Paulo Castro here is responsible for breaking in all the horses, as well as for the further training of the dressage horses and the preparation of the colts for licensing. Accommodation details The stud’s own apartments, modern and practically furnished, give you affordable living space near your place of work and make it easier for you to form and strengthen social relationships even after you finish work. On request, you will be served breakfast and lunch in the stud’s own canteens. Benefits Of course, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning, provide you with translating assistance during doctor’s visits if necessary and help you with anything else that you need. We will do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible for you.
*Dog welcomed *Own horse considered *Flexible accommodation options (shared/with partner/sole) *Fair remuneration Business man and former European Champion has set up an amazing centre of modern horse breeding “unique” in Europe. The facilities comprise 3,000 hectare (30,000,000 sqm)land in total,spacious stables,large run-in stables and horse-appropriate group-housing for the approx. 4000 horses. A constantly progressing health management and the stud-owned vet clinic provide the perfect care for the horses.These are best prerequisites to guarantee breeding and training at the highest possible professional level. Almost 200 employees, among them 14 vets, are work around the clock for the benefit of the animals and ensure perfect conditions for the approx. 700 foals that are born every year. As a groom at one of the three riding stables, you are responsible for the training and care of the horses bred by Paul Schockemöhle. Many horses which will later cause a sensation in top level sport go through our hands. The daily routine gives you the opportunity to gather a lot of experiences and impressions in every respect. The fact that a renowned trainer is always available to support you will particularly help you with your personal development.
*Own horse a possibility * Very experienced Yard manager based on site *Fabulous facilities Job Description We are looking for a friendly, hard working individual to join our team at our busy yard just outside of Tonbridge in Kent. The candidate will be happy to assist in all yard duties including turning out, mucking out, catching in, etc. An eye of detail and a tidy yard attitude is a must. You will need to be self driven, ensuring all duties are carried out meticulously. We run a very reputable livery business and our reputation is important to us. Minimum Requirements Previous experience necessary Accommodation details Benefits
Job Description We are looking for an experienced groom to work alongside other staff with occasional sole charge. HGV licence a plus. Lovely family competition yard with dressage horses and 2 retired ponies and 5* facilities. Live-in with excellent salary. Minimum Requirements Competition grooming experience Accommodation details Recently renovated self-contained converted barn with patio garden Benefits Excellent salary in a friendly environment working as part of a professional team with top quality horses.
*Other opportunities for the right applicant *Pets considered Dressage Stud is looking for a groom to join our Team in Henley On Thames. Normal yard duties for top quality Dressage Horses including preparation for competitions. Live in, 5 ½ day week ideally car driver. Other opportunities for the right applicant
* Horse welcome *Opportunities to compete for right rider *Training and guidance towards further qualifications *Would consider a part-time position for the perfect person. Job Description We are a stud and producing yard mostly specialising in showjumping but we do also run eventers and (drag)hunters. Our horses range from foals to retired horses and everything in between. Mostly sport horses but we get a real mix! We also have full, sales, schooling and breaking liveries. We have a small herd of mares and foal down here. All our youngsters are started in-house. We are often out competing or training several times a week so efficiency when grooming away is required. No 2 days here are the same. Some days are longer than others but we try keep sociable hours! Nice yard with mostly indoor facilities. The job is a mix of yard work and riding. I am looking for someone who is already fit and well established on the yard – I am not looking to train anyone to muck out. This is a senior staff position with responsibility so an eye for detail, common sense and good communication skills are key. Good attitude and sense of humour essential. Must be able to ride to a high standard on the flat and be good with youngsters. Jumping is a bonus and for anyone with talent who wants to compete more seriously in showjumping I am happy to train you up and give you nice horses to ride but this isn’t a requirement. Also plenty of opportunity to drag hunt, cross country school, team chase etc. The more you put in the more you’ll get out. Would consider a part time position for the perfect person. Minimum Requirements Previous professional experience, preferably managing or running a yard Must already be able to muck out quickly to a high standard. Confident rider on the flat and able to school to a high standard. Jumping a bonus with opportunities to compete for the right rider. Accommodation details No Accommodation Benefits Full contract with pension, sick, holiday Own horse welcome Opportunities to compete for right rider Training and guidance towards further qualifications Good working environment with lots of variety. Something different every day.
*Salary IRO £400/£450 depending on experience *Own horse and pets welcomed *Partner welcomed This vacancy is a lovely and rare opportunity for an experienced Groom who combines the experience of working on a family yard, with performance horse know how ideally gained within a SJ/jumping environment. Must have experience of youngstock on the ground, some stud work ideal but not essential. Must be capable of sole charge. Please note the following: You will need to be flexible to work 5.5 – 6 days a week You will need to be flexible enough to handle an environment where things change regularly as it is a fast paced, rapidly expanding scenario. You would need to take this in your stride and it would be ideal if you saw this as invigorating and exciting rather than a nuisance! You will have to clip a lot of horses at reasonable speed as yard has a lot of competition horses in that need clipping regularly so this is a big part of the job Must have be able to organise the running of a busy yard on a day to day basis and ideally have prior experience of this The family have a home yard, which houses 18 quality jumping horses (currently managed by 2 FT/ 1pt & the Yard manager/ trainer) and another close by with a various assortment of broodmares and young stock, (hopefully destined for a career in SJ/jumping.) You will have sole charge of the second yard. The family consists of non-riding dad who is looking forward to spending more time with his family as part of their journey, mum who is an experienced horsewoman but now prefers just to hack/school a little and 3 daughters (aged 12-15 years old) who are very keen indeed. The girls all do BSJ and want to eventually do European tours & be on YR teams. They are the focus of the role and all activities that go on with both yards, will underpin these equestrian dreams. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*2 bedroomed cottage *Up to £25kpa * 5-day week *Dog welcomed *Small happy team Small and beautifully maintained private yard is now looking for a long term Yard Manager. You will have some experience of working in a team to manage performance horses, ideally but not essentially Dressage horses. These horses are all at different levels up to PSG.The successful applicant must be able to work to a very high standard with good equine knowledge and able to groom to dressage competition standards, Able to exercise ride preferred and if you can school to a good level that is great! Must be able to drive a 7.5-ton lorry or larger. Excellent location for all amenities plus lovely hacking in local park/nature reserves. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Newly equipped, modern apartment available *Pets welcomed 🙂 Breeding from the very best if you are interested in being part of something that is growing fast and establishing an international reputation, this is the place to work! 🙂 Breeder & producer who also competes show-jumpers and eventers in the UK, Italy, Holland/Belgium and the UAE, from world top-ten showjumping stallion foals to international Grand Prix/Nations Cup horses is now looking to add to their high-quality Team. Working with world-class competition riders such as a 3x Badminton GB rider, Italian Grand Prix showjumper and CSI 5* Nations Cup, rider this employer is aiming at the top-level competition. Experienced Groom essential but all usual basic tasks to a high standard also ie: Mucking out, daily exercise, grooming, day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of tack and yard, preparing horses for competitions and grooming for riders, administrative tasks. Some overnight travel and possibly some international travel will be required. Experience of stallions and young stock appreciated. Some care of dogs and cats at the farm for holiday cover, so a bit of flexibility would be great! Please contact Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
***7/1/20 Under offer*** *Sole Charge *Dog and horse welcomed *Partner welcomed*Accommodation available *IRO £20Kpa & accomm. neg *Excellent hacking *Possibility of lessons. Experienced Hunt Groom required to work on this friendly family yard. Main role is as you would expect but cheerful, flexible person desired as occasionally there will be some “person Friday” duties eg: house sitting etc 🙂 You will be looking after 4 Hunters ranging from 15.2hh to 16.1hh (all well-schooled,) plus an ‘old faithful’ retiree and a 2-year-old who mostly live out. The successful applicant must know hunting, be self-motivated, tidy, reliable and have a sense of humour. The job requires all yard duties and responsibility for turning out the horses to a high standard. Must be able to clip, pull manes etc. The family also run a successful B& B business so some flexibility to other duties is required. In the summer you will be more involved with this side of things when the yard is quieter. All year round there will be a requirement to do some other duties as time allows ie walk dogs/feed and lock away ducks and chickens etc. The ideal candidate will have done sole charge before and possess either a trailer license and /or a 7.5t lorry license so can take horses to meets. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 quoting job ref JL9271 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description *Upwards of £500pw depending on experience + pool money & bonuses paid *Friendly working atmosphere *Pets welcomed *Accommodation available/partner could be accommodated National Hunt yard looking to recruit Riders and or Rider:Grooms for upcoming season. Friendly working atmosphere and fabulous location with the best of facilities. Minimum Requirements You can be from any discipline but must be confident in handling and riding TB’s. Confident and previous experience riding out would be preferred but if plenty of riding experience in other disciplines this would also have its advantages. Accommodation details On site accommodation options single/shared/with partner 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This is a fabulous opportunity for competent and capable riders to get a lot of saddle time on a professional yard with quality horses and be very well remunerated and looked after as part of a professional Team. Great opportunity to experience another discipline or to put your existing experience into good use. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Partner welcomed *Own horse welcomed & dog considered *£360+ PW + accommodation *5.5-day week *All utility bills included Exquisite, quiet, family yard has a fabulous opportunity to Groom and possibly exercise ride 4 beautiful Dressage horses aged from 4 years old. 6 horses and a pony kept on this stunning yard. Daughter is young, advanced Dressage Rider who knows what’s what as does the employer. We placed the current yard manager who is still there and recommends the yard. The successful candidate would need to be able to work alongside as part of a Team. If you had an HGV license/were prepared to take it, that would be a bonus then could do some competition grooming too. All duties required. Must be able to turn out to a very high standard ie: plait, clip, bandage, prepare for competitions etc. Thorough knowledge of stable management etc. Some sole charge. Lovely 1-bed accommodation with bedroom + en-suite, fab facilities. This is a position that would suit a person looking for a long-term position. Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List Team, quoting reference code JL58800 on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
* Ideally 3/4 days week *Opportunity to take HGV if interested *Accommodation could be found *Very competitive remuneration totally negotiable according to experience Small, friendly and ambitious private yard set in beautiful peaceful surroundings with Top class FEI ponies and horses. This position will suit an experienced groom/rider to cover yard managers days off and competitions, exercising ponies/horses and general helping out. For the right person, some flexibility with the number of hours but 3/4 days pw is ideal. If you are a friendly, reliable person who enjoys being part of a close-knit team, this is for you. A competent, confident rider to assist with keeping the ponies fit is essential. Normal stable duties to a very high standard. Experience in dealing with competition horses. Capable and confident rider a must. You will need to be small and light enough to ride 14.2 ponies and confident and able enough to ride competition horses. You should be able to take sole charge of the yard with guidance. The yard is mainly for teenage daughter (14) who is very ambitious and competitive but well mannered and hardworking too! Daughter has previously competed at a National level in working hunter. Qualified Royal International, Horse of the Year Show, 2nd in the Gold Cup and qualified for Burghley Sports Pony. Now purely eventing. Successfully training with the under 16 and Under 18s coaches 🙂 MUST BE CHILD-FRIENDLY! 🙂 This is a fun endeavour as well as being a focussed ambition! Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitent.com
*Dog welcomed *DIY livery yard very close by *Morning or afternoon neg. some flexibility on occasions ideal. This employer is looking for a PT right hand person experienced, knowledgeable and with horsey know how to Groom/Ride and do Person Friday tasks to work one half of the day with one other providing the other half day! You must be able to tow a trailer and have a full and clean license plus take full care and responsibility for yard/horses etc on the ground and under saddle/lunge. Person Friday duties by the same person would include some looking after 12 year old , light house keeping, care of guinea pigs and fish tanks, family dog, etc. All PC activities done by children and employer rides too. Must be good with children and a people person as well as an animal person Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*5 day week * Up to £400pw neg. depending on experience *(Horsey experience useful for occasional help on the yard ;)) Private household based on a small 20-acre country Thoroughbred Stud now seeking a Housekeeper who must be animal-friendly. You would be required to look after 2 dogs, as well as the main the house when the owner is away frequently during the week so some caretaking/supervision of an empty house required. You must, of course, be reliable and honest and be happy to be in a country location with periods on your own. (Subject to DBS checks) You will have some knowledge of and experience in cleaning and sanitising rooms to varying levels to meet requirements, willingness to learn new cleaning methods and how to use various pieces of equipment, ability to adapt to different situations (owner and extended family in residence/not) and be able to change work processes to accommodate employer needs etc. Example of Housekeeper Job Duties Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area Making beds and changing linens Washing windows Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors Sorting, washing, loading, and unloading laundry Ironing clothing items Using any cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and other cleaning tools Keeping bathrooms stocked with clean linens, toiletries, and other supplies Cleaning mirrors and other glass surfaces Emptying trash receptacles and disposing of waste Steaming and cleaning draperies Tidying up rooms Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as needed Reporting any necessary repairs or replacements Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List team, quoting reference code JL55773 on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Job entails daily care of a maximum of eighteen horses and ponies kept in groups. This includes feeding, turning out, mucking out, grooming, keeping the yard and barns tidy and all usual yard duties. A good standard of physical fitness is required for this role. You will be involved with assisting in training a variety of horses and need to be prepared to work with these animals in an ethical manner to help prepare them for eventual rehoming. Riding can be sporadic depending on what we have in at any given time, we do bring on and back horses as and when the need arises. The ideal candidate will have empathy for horses and be confident handling horses of varying levels of experience and temperaments with varied history. A cheerful disposition, a flexible attitude and a strong work ethic are all beneficial! This role would suit a junior groom with an interest in keeping horses in a more holistic manner and working in the charity sector. At the sanctuary we like to keep the horses lives enriched and as stress free as possible. You will have the ability to follow instructions and be able to work on your own initiative when needed. You will be required to carry out one evening duty per week which involves dealing with the other animals on site too. Please note, this is a rural location, night life is possible with effort. Accommodation details Live in, self-contained accommodation, with shared (with one other) bathroom and kitchen. Pets are welcome, sorry, no own horse on site. Benefits Accommodation on site. 28 days paid holiday, 10 days sick, pension, uniform provided, boot allowance.
*IRO £20-£25K *Lovely accommodation *Lots of time to do 3/4 horses to the best standards *Amazing hacking through forests and countryside available. *Winter in Florida! This position is mostly based on the German/Dutch border but much of the winter will be spent in Florida 🙂 . Working alongside one other Groom, who we placed a whle ago and who is living her best life! This is a lovely opportunity for the right person. If you are an experienced Groom wanting to give the best care to 3/4 beautiful and well-behaved Dressage geldings who belong to a friendly but busy owner then you will love this! Total care and management of these top-level Dressage horses in Germany/France/Wellington Florida required. These horses travel well and enjoy their lives, so you too should enjoy the variety and top-level treatment you will receive as their Groom. You must be able to turn out well for international competitions and husbandry must be of a very high standard day to day. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*First class, private accommodation available *Partner welcomed *5 day week Situated in a county which is central in the UK we have a position which would suit an experienced Equestrian person who is mature and secure enough in their own skills to be able to step up when required. You must be equally relaxed about working alongside a handson, knowledgeable owner, so you also need to know when to step up and step back! This is a fabulous opportunity for a long term role combining some traditional yard management /Grooming/Riding duties with some optional ‘country living’ job responsibilities. Ideally, you will have had at least 5 years experience in the industry and enjoy grooming, a little hacking when required, (dog and house sitting etc optional)You should be capable of all grooming duties (plus clipping), happy to hack out and do canter work with fit horses when required. Excellent equine first aid skills also essential. This is a fabulous opportunity to live in first-class private accommodation either on your own or with a partner. Trailer license & 7.5 Tonne a real bonus Owners have a very well trained young German Shepherd who will need some care when owners are away so you need to be comfortable with the breed, but she is very people friendly and this aspect is secondary and optional. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This is a wonderful long term role for the right person . Owners want to spend more time away from their home and are really looking for someone who can seamlessly keep an eye on things and manage their home,yard and beloved animals until their return but be mature enough to take a step back when the owner is around. Please contact Caroline & Team on 0203 006 5630 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*£26-£28K + accom. (Pay own bills but no rent) *Pets welcomed *Own horse considered *2 bedroom house down the road available & partner welcomed. Experienced and very competent Groom/Rider required for YR on a private competitive Dressage yard where the daughter is a YR (23 years old) and does international Dressage (all levels up to Grand Prix.) The employer is a 5* accredited coach, so clearly has a lot to bring to the table for all concerned but the successful candidate would need to be someone capable of operating credibly at this level. The focus is on a holistic approach to riding, coaching and performance. 9 horses kept, including a well-behaved stallion (doesn’t stand), so previous stallion handling experience necessary. International competitions attended, but mostly, you would need to hold the fort at home and go along to local/UK shows/training etc. on occasions. Very good facilities, built for and fit for purpose. Riding available. Exercise/hacking riding at the least but if capable, more is available, maybe even some competing on the up and coming horses. Coaching available if required. At a push could be non-riding, but ideally not. Must like dealing with youngsters on the ground and have prior experience. Must be personable, demonstrate longevity in prior roles and have good references. Team player essential with the maturity and sensitivity to know when to step up and to step back. Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List Team, on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description APPRENTICE POSITION *Own horse welcome * Smartly furnished accommodation with all the mod-cons * Lots of opportunities to learn, train and compete in an encouraging supportive environment. We are looking for a new Apprentice, to start at the end of this Eventing season. You could be looking to gain either your Level 2 HorseCare or Level 3 Riding apprenticeship, through our service provider Haddon Training. Own horse welcome and smart furnished accommodation with all the mod-cons can be provided if you want. Lots of opportunities to learn, train and compete in an encouraging supportive environment. A great opportunity to learn in an international event yard, with high standards and expectations. To work alongside our brilliant two experienced and friendly grooms. 45 hour week, 28 days paid holiday etc. Located near Cirencester. Please ring 07977127598 or email alisonsharpe53@gmail.com with your CV. Accommodation details Benefits See above
Salary 8.5 Euros/negotiable dependent on experience with no food/accommodation or utilities to pay. You will need some experience grooming competition horses One of the Most Professional SJ yards in the world – Learn your trade with the best and secure your Grooming future with a hands on job. All you need is a passport and an adventurous spirit! Enthusiasm and dedication to work along side the best horses, riders and horse people.This opportunity would be GREAT FUN and a second to none experience which would guarantee your career anywhere you chose in the future both home and abroad. A rare insight into world class horses, world class facilities and a truly remarkable experience for any groom seriously interested in getting to the top of their game. Whilst there are considerable opportunities for advancement and promotion possibilities if you wish to remain in Germany. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This is a commercial environment where the opportunity to learn is awesome but not for anyone who gets homesick or doesn’t feel comfortable in the commercial end of the horse world. The horses you will encounter are world class and it will certainly add to the breadth and depth of anyone’s experience. Fast paced and exciting in so many ways. A real ‘one off experience’ to add to the CV! Please call Caroline on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
***10/12/19 – UNDER OFFER*** *Live in or out *IRO £350/£400 neg *Beautiful cottage accommodation (without charge) *friendly dog considered *Horse possible Groom required to work within a team to a very high standard on this international dressage yard. Essentially a non-riding position (maybe some hacking if capable), so really would suit someone who enjoys the Dressage environment and working with the best of horses and facilities. Keen Team player required who will be excited to work in a world-class establishment. Purpose-built International Dressage facilities:Indoor/outdoor schools, wash downs, walker, lots of well-kept post and rail turnout paddocks etc Rota is 5 days one week/6 days the next. Pls Call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Salary IRO 1800 euros *All accommodation and food provided *Seasonal position with far reaching CV improving benefits! This world class service station and stud is looking for experienced stud hands for the forthcoming season to be based in Muhlen, Germany. Some prior experience important as some serious unmatched warmblood breeding stock is involved in this operation names such as Balou du Rouet, whose offspring’s prize money makes millions plus Sandro Hit plus stallions Fürstenball, Vivaldi, Bordeaux, Foundation, Vitalis, Sir Donnerhall I and Diarado were amongst the leading group of all German stallions according to the German FN’s 2016 predicted breeding value statistics. Last year stallions from Mühlen once again dominated the Oldenburg Elite Mare show and of the twelve mares presented, seven of them were daughters of this yard’s stallions, including the winner Candy OLD by Sir Donnerhall I. The list goes on and on and on! 🙂 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This is a commercial environment where the opportunity to learn is awesome but not for anyone who gets homesick or doesn’t feel comfortable in the commercial end of the horse world. The horses you will encounter are world class and it will certainly add to the breadth and depth of anyone’s experience. Fast paced and exciting in so many ways. A real ‘one off experience’ to add to the CV! Please call Caroline on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*2 bedroomed cottage *Up to £25kpa * 5-day week *Dog welcomed *Small happy team Small and beautifully maintained private yard is now looking for a long term Yard manager. You will have some experience of working in a team to manage performance horses, ideally but not essentially Dressage horses. These horses are all at different levels up to PSG). The successful applicant must be able to work to a very high standard with good equine knowledge and able to groom to dressage competition standards, Able to exercise ride preferred and if you can school to a good level that is great! Must be able to drive a 7.5-ton lorry or larger is Excellent location for all amenities plus lovely hacking in local park/nature reserves. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
We are looking for a Rider & a Groom to strengthen our existing team at our stables in the South of Holland. The succesful applicant(s) will receive a salary & their own appartment located on our property. We are looking for hard working people with a sense of humour and who enjoy working as part of a well organised team. Experience is not the most vital ingredient – motivation and a love of horses is. Our yard comprises 45 stables with indoor and outdoor arenas. We have 7 members of staff most of whom live on site so it is important that the succesful applicant(s) can work as part of a team.
