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Job Description Due to relocation I am looking for a stay-at-home groom. Day to day care of the horses and all stable, field and yard duties. Must be experienced and competent with sole charge as there will be times you will be on your own when I am away at competitions. Confident with general riding and fitness work. Must have high standards and quality of work and turn out to a high standard. There will be a small element of assistance due to being a full-time wheelchair user. Between 7-9 horses including youngsters and retirees. Minimum Requirements Must have worked on a yard and experienced with sole charge. Licence to tow trailer or drive HGV an advantage. Accommodation details Shared 3 bed listed building with large garden Benefits Opportunity to train with top dressage trainer, lots of riding for the right person. Own horse welcome Moving into the new property August 2019 so if happy to start in July it will be based in Dorset to help pack up and meet horses. Can discuss possible options until settled in.
Job Description 🙂 Know your facts https://thegroomslist.co.uk/equine-apprenticeships-course-options/#traineeships 🙂 Traineeships scheme An interesting opportunity for persons wishing to get a skills and experience ‘leg up’ and enjoy work experience with training to improve their stable management skills and gain additional skills and experience alongside a very friendly and experienced team and BHS Coach. This is a fabulous professional Livery Yard offering Full, Part, DIY and Field livery to horse owners, where you can work alongside a highly skilled mentor and gain experience on a short term basis. Minimum Requirements You must be a reasonably competent horse person to start, as we don’t have the scope to train someone from scratch. However, training is available to gain skills like plaiting, show turnout, clipping (autumn/winter), loading and travelling horses, teamwork, how to treat common minor ailments, maintaining routine records, arena care, field and yard management and equestrian organisation management and even math and english if you require any assistance with these skills. Benefits A unique opportunity to bridge gaps in your skills-set or brush up your existing skills and gain confidence in preparation for seeking a full time permanent rider/groom apprenticeship and full time groom position in the future. This is a legitimate short term training role to add to your CV . Access to group or individual tuition, training or lectures from qualified and/or professional visiting instructors and coaches, Senior Grooms and a BHSI(SM) coach will be made available as required. On successfully completing the short term contract you will have a “Clandon Park Trainee reference” that you may then share with Caroline and The Grooms List Team to help secure your next role or take to future employers!
Rare opportunity to join an historic estate team with an established but growing Livery business and an exclusive Riding Club. Two experienced grooms required, One for immediate start and one for end Sept. We value excellence in our staff and we will assist and support you where required with training to next level if desired and accommodation if you are not resident in the Guildford area. Job description : All usual livery yard duties including ordering basic requisites when required, recording livery extras supplied and supervisory/mentor roles over young trainee grooms. Some candidates who wish to ride will be given the opportunity to ride wonderful livery horses working in all disciplines and may be given the chance to take part in Riding Club activities. To certain candidates we may also be able to offer the chance to compete some of our own horses in dressage, show jumping, team chasing or BE100 if any of these are within your ability and are of interest to you. We are equally keen to find candidates who would like to totally concentrate on being a top Yard or bottom yard groom to our wonderful livery horses whether you wish to ride or not. We strongly believe that excellence may come to our team in all guises so please do not hesitate to contact us no matter what your abilities or strengths. Please ensure you add “Experienced Groom” or ” Trainee Groom” when you apply Minimum Requirements Honesty and integrity are paramount in these roles. We also accept trainee grooms on traineeships so we require very experienced grooms with patience who are good with people and who will enjoy acting as mentors to our young enthusiastic trainees. Accommodation details Our staff accommodation is close to the stables. Usually a shared cottage with a garden for our staff if required. Accommodation may vary according to your seniority/qualifications/experience. Benefits Stunning place to work in the centre of a 1000 acre private historic estate near Guildford. Supportive employers who will give you the opportunity to really prove yourself and grow into and beyond your role. Fabulous caring and supportive livery owners who respect our staff and many of whom compete their own horses at varying levels
Job Description We are a National Hunt yard based within the Exmoor National Park, we have about 40 quality horses in Training for the coming season and we are looking for a new member to join our team. We currently have a good team of people working for us and require a final member to join us. While racehorse experience is not necessary, we do require somebody who is competent around horses, an experienced rider would be a bonus but somebody who is keen to learn would also be considered. Enthusiasm, and a willingness to work in all weathers goes without saying. The position is full time, which is Monday to Saturday with one Sunday in three, you also have every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon off unless racing, competitive rates of pay, overtime paid and also a percentage of the prize money won by the horses. Your job will include all stable duties plus riding out up to 4 lots per day and will also include the opportunity to go racing. Minimum Requirements Accommodation details shared accommodation available Benefits
*Horse/dog/partner welcomed * IRO 2000 euros pcm and accommodation included in the package. Fixed period contract available (reviewed at the end of first season) for an experienced Groom/yard manager/Rider (Knowledge of hunting/show jumping ), who is required to assist with 4 Irish and French hunt & SJ horses, (one a former steeple chase champion) on a beautiful 18th century french yard in the Loire valley. The Loire valley and its chateaux have charmed visitors for centuries. Their ornate architecture, elaborate decoration, and lavishly planted gardens, were designed to impress. You would need to enjoy a family atmosphere – there are other people working on the farm and on the estate and numerous English people living in the surrounding area. Duties required: Riding each horse every day.Riding is mostly exercise work but you should be capable of keeping a horse going well. No jumping required. Grooming including plaiting and clipping & tack cleaning Cleaning the tack room, maintaining the stables (some painting from time to time), polishing hunting boots, cleaning truck or trailer, etc Driving to the hunt (twice a week during season) and taking care of the horses after the day. Must be able to drive a 3.5t lorry to the meet and back which on some occasions involves a rather long day. Time off in lieu given on non hunting days . The same requirement for show jumping shows (from May till end of June) CSI 1* and National shows Working Hours/days. 5/5.5/6 days optional. 35 hour week neg. Non hunting days Yard starts at 7.30am/break from 12:30 – 3:30 pm General Smoker OK Facilities: 18th century estate with stables from the same period several meadows on the estate and the horses are given turnout No menage available so all ridden work out and about. Remuneration IRO 2,000 € / month max. depending on experience. Accommodation is included in the package. Accommodation There is some choice on accommodation – on site (an apartment over the stables) or in town 2-bedroom flat in the little town of Loches (a nice medieval city just 5 km away which has shops and bars etc). 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 Great job for the genuine Francophile and promises variety and interest. Probably worth investigating prior to application for those who don’t know, the types of hunting that go on in the region, as may not suit everyone. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Trainee / Apprentice / Junior Groom or Groom/Rider required for busy professional event yard in Gloucestershire. Riding is entirely optional. Chance to groom at competitions. Some sole charge required at times that the team is away competing. Part-time or full-time hours available. Minimum Requirements Must be hard-working and capable of handling fit event horses. Experience working with horses in a competition environment is preferred. Accommodation details Live out. However, there is somewhere for you to stay overnight ahead of early starts and on late finishes on show days. Benefits Training available and plenty of riding opportunity dependent on capability. Own horse / dogs welcome.
Job Description groom/Rider required for private hunting yard in Rutland a competent capable person to work with quality homebred horses. A varied job, mares foals, youngsters /competition horses in the summer and hunters in the winter. Applicant to be a good rider and capable of plaiting clipping and turning out to a high standard. Driver of a 7.5 tonne lorry a bonus, Excellent facilities, school walker and fantastic riding. Cosy flat and a good wage.
Job Description Experienced and hard-working groom/rider required for the Hampshire yard of international breeding, producing and competition team Vardags Equestrian. Mucking out, daily exercise, grooming, day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of tack and yard, preparing horses for competitions and grooming for riders there, administrative tasks, some care of dogs and cats at farm for holiday cover, some overnight travel and possibly some international travel. Six days per week. Minimum Requirements Full, clean, English driver’s licence, fluent spoken and written English, right to work in the UK, quality equestrian experience with good references. Accommodation details Newly equipped, modern studio apartment in stable yard. Benefits
Job Description Opportunity for professional person in park settting with great facilities including walker, solarium, all weather arena. We are looking for a professional groom with previous experience in a competition yard. We have 8 top class competition ponies from 14-15.2h. They mostly compete in WHP and event. The skills that are important to us are; Happy to work along side me on all of the below and communicate with me when I’m away at shows. This is the ultimate supporting role as during the summer months I can be away from the yard up to 4 days a week. I basically need someone that can do all the jobs that I would do when I’m not here!! Being organised, tidy and able to prioritise tasks, monitor feed and hay supplies and make orders. Being a good communicator and able to work along side other team members Ability to drive a 7.5 ton truck Solid stable management skills including bandages skills and spotting an issue such as colic or lameness. Working along side our physio to complete exercises between visits Turn out skills to include plaiting packing and unpacking the lorries for competition Being confident hacking and riding on the gallops, however no schooling work required. Enjoy working with young riders to give them the best chance of success in a happy environment. We are amazingly lucky to have another brilliant staff member so there is not too much physically hard grind but need someone with attention to detail that can organise and will work with the team to create a happy safe yard when I’m away at competitions. There is single person accommodation available in a large double bedroom. Current groom lives out. 5 day week, 20 days holiday plus bank holiday’s in lieu. Package dependant on experience and accommodation £350- 420 p/w.
Job Description *Salary negotiable *Days per week flexible *50% staff discount on all hotel & Spa facilities Non smoker needed for a full-time country position in North Yorkshire. Must be versatile and can turn your hand to a variety of tasks. Experience with horses and helping a person who uses a wheelchair, (some personal care). Must like dogs. 32 days paid holiday (incl. Bank holiday) The applicant must be a good communicator and have a friendly and cheerful personality and good with children. This is a live-in position with responsibility. 2 References required Accommodation details Live in main house with own bedroom Benefits Staff discounts on nearby Hotel/Spa
Job Description *Salary negotiable * Days per week flexible *50% staff discount on all hotel & Spa facilities Non smoker needed for a full-time country position in North Yorkshire. Must be versatile and can turn your hand to a variety of tasks. Experience with horses. Must like dogs. 32 days paid holiday (incl. Bank holiday) The applicant must be a good communicator and have a friendly and cheerful personality and good with children. This is a live-in position with responsibility. 2 References required Minimum Requirements Ride Safe Certificate Horse Care Teaching experience Able to train young ponies Driver Accommodation details Live in main house with own bedroom Benefits Staff discounts on nearby Hotel/Spa
*Liveout position *£500pw neg. *Dog welcomed *Some flexibility on hours and days Experienced & flexible Groom/Exercise Rider required to care for 2 horses and a pony currently in quarantine but arriving on a family estate in Surrey in September 2019. (You will need to be aware of careful management required in this situation ). All duties required to a high standard. Knowledge of first aid helpful. This is a role with some flexibility of hours around horse’s routine and family requirements but clearly weekend work, especially during holidays will be required. Family live in London and Surrey base is mostly used at weekends. Estate manager employed to do all yard maintenance so this is purely a horse role to support the children and family in their equestrian pursuits whilst maintain happy, healthy equines! You will need to be able to fulfill your role with integrity and discretion. The family have two children/2 horses and a pony : A daughter (6 years) who does some PC activities.Her pony can be lunged but just needs to be ‘ticked over’ when daughter is not around. Role to involve teaching/assisting and general equine mentoring of a young child on her journey with horses. (qualifications nice but not essential). Son 14, at boarding school but has a horse he rides at weekends (mostly hacking). Third horse is a large hack who is mostly a family pet 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This is a fabulous, well paid opportunity for someone who likes working under their own steam but also enjoys involvement with a nice family and their horses. Hours/days can be flexible when family not around but must be an element of ‘on call’ when they are around and cheery, ‘can’ do person required for this. Please contact Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com FACILITIES: Arena being built. Excellent 20 acre estate facilities with good hacking and traditional yard
*5 day week (Rota for weekends) *Accommodation available *Pets and own horse welcomed Job Description This is a permanent position. 5 day week. Rota for weekends. Minimum Requirements AI or similar. Previous experience teaching and experience working on a yard necessary. Accommodation details Self contained furnished bed sit. Benefits Accommodation included. Own horse/dog welcome. Excellent working conditions. Staff Uniform. Escorting hacking round beautiful countryside.
Job Description Part time person required to ride 4 hunters and eventers (who can be sharp). General fitness work, rehab, fast work and occasionally boxing up to gallops. Now in addition to rider, or as separate job, groom for our horses also required. Minimum Requirements Experienced rider who is happy to ride horses that can be strong and sometimes spook. Accommodation details Benefits
*Accommodation available * Flexibility with time off * £420 a week *Pets and own horse welcomed Job Description Yard person/rider but not essential. General yard duties mucking out horses on and off the walker turning horses in and out exercising lunging some breaking in. General care of horses in stables and out in field need experience as some time need to take sole charge Minimum Requirements Some experience with race horses and friendly Accommodation details We can rent a room in a house a couple of miles from the yard Benefits Can be flexible with time off
*Good cottage accommodation available on site *Days accompanying horses to the racecourse *Pets welcomed *Overtime paid Job Description Work rider, stable lad/lass to join an enthusiastic, friendly team in a successful National Hunt/ Point to point yard. Minimum Requirements All stable duties. Capable rider able to ride work and exercise racehorses. Opportunity to school and hunt for suitable applicant Accommodation details Good cottage accommodation available on site Benefits Working with a small team with opportunities to learn and improve. Days accompanying horses to the racecourse
*No Bills *Own horse welcome (foc) *Lessons and training available *Salary £300-£350 pw *5.5 days a week *Possibility of hacking if good enough 7.30 start -finish by 4.30/5pm Full Time Junior or apprentice Groom required to work as part of a team responsible for the day to day care and maintenance of the horses.The role includes all normal yard duties: mucking out, feeding, grooming the horses, tacking up, tack cleaning, washing off, turning out and bringing in. Basic first aid & ability to clip a bonus – but not essential. 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, large living room, centrally heated, clean, on-site staff accommodation 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. Minimum Requirements Driving license as we are situated 2 miles from the nearest town. Cheerful, enthusiastic and the ability to work with horses. Benefits The opportunity to work with some very nice horses in a beautiful part of the country. Training available for the right person. To work alongside very knowledgeable, dedicated horse people. Own horse welcome for the right candidate along with training and lessons. NO LONG HOURS WORKED. 5 and half day week. Full contract Clean, smart accommodation Possibility to do some competition grooming at one day and stay away shows. We can also offer the opportunity to gain NVQ qualifications with a recognised apprenticeship provider
Job Description International Event Yard and Stud. We are looking for a confident and reliable groom to join our young, fun, hardworking team. Must be confident hacking and galloping fit competition horses. Able to clip, plait (with thread), pull manes and tails (although training and the opportunity to practice can be provided) An HGV licence is preferred but happy to consider someone with lorry driving experience and a desire to obtain an HGV licence in the future. An interest in stud work an advantage as the job will involve the handling of mares, foals and stallions. Purpose built accommodation, own bedroom with large shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms and living room. Owner/manager and family on site. This is a fun and varied role, with lots of opportunity to learn and progress in the industry for the right person.
Job Description We currently have either 2 part time or one full time position available. Fridays and Saturdays need to be filled first, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be filled after. The 5th day will be added as and when the position becomes full time. We are a small, family run and friendly riding school and are looking for an honest, reliable, self-motivated and responsible individual to join the team. Duties would involve giving riding lessons to adults and children, taking out hacks, general yard and field duties, horse care and stable management, as well as taking telephone and email bookings. We are a growing business, so the job will become more varied and exciting as time goes on, and part time can will become full time for the right person, if you want it of course. We have recently begun two new ventures – carriage driving and a 24 hour horse riding and camping experience, and pub rides – I would like our new recruit(s) to be a part of this. We are professional and take our work seriously, although we do like to have fun as you can see from the photos. Experience of working with horses and riding to a suitable level is required, but training can be provided for all other duties. Must be honest, reliable and self-motivated. Please get in touch with Frances via email to arrange an interview / trial day. Minimum Requirements Qualifications and/or experience of working with horses plus riding to a suitable level. Experience of teaching riding lessons and taking out treks an advantage, but we can provide training. Must have own mode of transport. Towing license is a bonus but not essential. Carriage driving qualifications would be a huge bonus, but again, not essential. Accommodation details No on-site accommodation currently available, although may be in future. Benefits We are open to discuss flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for days out hunting, fun rides, show jumping etc. Training courses will be funded by ourselves for the right individual, such as towing license, HGV, pesticides license etc. Plenty of barbecues, summer and winter. Anything else can be discussed in person.
Job Description To work alongside our existing team with all aspects of the competition yard and stud. We actively encourage our apprentices to get involved, ask questions and make the most of their time with us. Family run yard and stud with everyone living on site. Minimum Requirements Competent handling competition horses, riding on roads and open spaces and a desire to progress though the levels at BE. A cheery disposition and a ‘can do’ attitude as important as ability. Accommodation details Room in a shared purpose built flat, large kitchen, lounge area, two bathrooms and wifi. Benefits The opportunity to learn from a wide range of industry professionals.
*5 days a week * First BHS exams paid for whilst studying for the apprenticeship. *Course duration 12-18 months (min 12) *Opportunity to compete Subject to an interview and eligibility assessment day here with us you could be offered an apprenticeship to study a level 2 or 3 horse care diploma. You will be working 5 days a week. On-site training will be 6-8 hours a week minimum 20% of your working week, which will be a combination of various learning opportunities consisting of; – Riding – Practical and Theory Stable management sessions – Lesson teaching and observations – Veterinary/ physio / Spa/ farrier / Saddler experiences. – BHS exam preparations and many more. Your/our official apprenticeship provider will come out to see you every 4-6 weeks to provide you with course work and make regular assessments of your progress. The course time is 12-18 months (min 12) Employment. Pay is National apprentice rate per hour, employed contract and 28 days holiday per annum. Wwe will pay for your first BHS exams whilst you are studying the apprenticeship. These exams are provided dependant on your progress and exam dates but ideally we like you to be aiming to gain your BHS stage 1+2 Complete, and Stage 2 Teach in the first year of the apprenticeship. Being a valued member of the team you will also have an opportunity to compete on our horses in our onsite members events throughout your apprenticeship. Accommodation – On site, only provided to over 18’s. One Single bedroom, with shared bathroom and kitchen area. No accommodation or utility fees are required if you are a registered apprentice here with us. All Applications with a current CV are to be emailed
*Lots of teaching work *Accommodation available *Own horse welcome *5 days pw Full time Instructor vacancy We are looking for an experienced, reliable, Full time person to join our friendly team with a minimum of STAGE 2 TEACH. The successful candidate will need to have a good range of teaching skills, and be keen to teach all ages and abilities. Have some proven industry experience, great interpersonal skills and a good sense of humor is essential! You will be required to build a good rapport with our clients and play an important role in bringing their equestrian aspirations to life. Lots of teaching work will be available, as well as general yard duties for both livery and riding school horses. As a key member of a Strong team of instructors, you will be required to work alongside these valuable members of the existing team and bring something fresh to the team and compliment them. You will be coming to join a sort after position of being able to work and train with our very popular BHSII Yard Manager and our BHS Stage 5 Coach . So good team work skills and a willingness to learn new skills and move up the BHS teaching pathway is essential. Quob Stables runs a very well attended pony club and riding school, we also host a range of equestrian events such as BSJA and British Dressage. Required Key Skills; Riding First-Aid – training dates available Schooling Teaching Exercising People Skills Required Areas Of Expertise Flatwork Hacking Basic accommodation available if required. Own horse on livery welcome DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. Position to start as soon as possible. To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV and a covering letter with some teaching history and what days of the week you could possibly provide.
*Accommodation possible *Yard located close to Bath and Badminton *Riders compete from the Stud under the guidance Olympic Gold Medallist and winner of Badminton and Burghley. Well known International Stud is looking for an Experienced Stud Groom & Stallion Handler To work primarily with stallions in a busy DEFRA approved semen collection centre. Duties include stallion handling, semen collection, exercising and yard work. There will also the opportunity to work with mares, foals & youngstock. You must be competent, reliable and able to exercise initiative. AI Technician’s Certificate desirable. **Extensive stallion handling experience essential.** Minimum Requirements Extensive stallion handling experience essential.** Foaling/Foal Watch experience would be useful. Accommodation details Accommodation can be provided if required.
*IRO £420pw +accomm & utilities *Dog welcomed *Chance to shine in your career! Home Yard manager/Groom required to run an International show jumping yard very close to Hickstead required would suit those wanting to step up to the very top level or someone wanting to step sideways and not travel too much any more or just someone who wants to be Home Yard based You will be required to provide top-level home support for two well-known Riders who produce and sell top quality horses, as well as train and mentor all levels of riders. Competing on the National and International circuit as well as sourcing, producing and selling some top international horses both for the company and for clients and investors, this is a busy and highly professional environment. You will need to be charming with horses and people! 😉 The successful applicant will have performance horse yard/horse management experience at a med/high level. You will need to be able to demonstrate initiative, reliability and team leadership skills as well as to be able to work within the Team to support a positive and constructive environment. Ideally, you would be interested in the show jumping as a discipline too. New build international SJ stables VERY close to Hickstead. Only 20 minutes away from Gatwick Airport in West Sussex. Facilities include: 22 large stables (12×12) with rubber matting and automatic water drinkers and windows in brand new purpose build brick stabled barn. Waterproof lighting made to measure rubber matting in each stable. International sized all weather jumping arena with sand and fibre with an underfloor watering system to give the horses the BEST footing available. Full set of show jumps including open water All weather lunge arena again with the same surface Horse walker with anti-slip paving that is undercover Grass jumping paddock with derby style fences, three purpose built banks. Fitness fields- 10 acres 17 acres of all year round turnout split into larger and smaller paddocks, including x6 stallion paddocks 3 x rubber matted Wash bays with solariums/ cross ties/ all with hot and cold water Alarmed tack room x 2 Feed room Office with kitchen with hot and cold water and bathroom/ cloakroom Boot/ hat room with heating Rug Room Tack trunk/ storage area Horsebox parking area with hook up On-site accommodation for staff and pupils wishing to stay and train- self-contained apartments with bathroom, kitchen, living area 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This role would suit a professional capable of managing the day to day goings on a top-level competition yard and happy not to be travelling with the riders. Best of everything for clients, you, the horses and the Team To apply please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Accommodation available *Competitive salary up to £24K pa *Pets and own horse a possibility A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Stud Hand to work on a busy, medium sized, family stud. This operation is ambitious with a close knit professional and friendly team. Role includes all normal yard duties, handling of mares, foals, young stock and horses out of training. Previous thoroughbred stud and sales preparation experience preferred, but not essential. Paid holiday and pension scheme. Driving licence essential. 🙂 Caroline’s comments:) We have placed several staff with these employers over the years and had great feedback. A professional, well run establishment with a family feel. A great place to develop your career and be part of a small welcoming Team. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Career opportunity – Could consider someone in a trainee yard management capacity. * Salary IRO £21K neg. *Live out or live in Full Time/ Part Time Yard Manager/Assistant Manager (trainee) required by a very successful Hanoverian dressage stud which breeds & produces quality British-bred dressage horses using top German bloodlines, is now looking for a hands on team player to be the owner’s right-hand person running the yard on a daily basis. You will work closely within a Team and alongside vets, physios, farrier etc. and manage the work of the team. Would consider someone in a trainee yard management capacity and training will be provided. Ideally you will have experience of yard management, competition horses mares and young stock and you will be able to lunge/clip/turnout/handle young stock/muck out. Great opportunity for an existing Yard Manager or Grooms with basic performance horse or stud experience & who wish to have the best skills development training. Must be bright, have initiative and possess a good work ethic. Ideally interested in the world of breeding/performance horse training & development. Whilst exercise riding could be available if you would like and are competent to do, this is primarily a non riding role with the focus being on Yard/Team/Horse management. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 Now this is a position which is an outstanding career opportunity for someone who loves Dressage and wants to ‘step up’ and be involved in the management of a yard. Whilst you will be expected to roll up your sleeves and help with the day to day, you will work closely with the yard owner as her right hand person to keep things running as they should whilst she there and when she is away. At the top of their game, the standards are high and you will have to reach those in reasonable time, but there isn’t often an opportunity like this for advancement. If you are already doing the job at this level, then there is an opportunity to do this PT or to bring your skills to the table and add to this Team who are already enormously successful but poised for even greater things in the future! Please contact Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Assistant to trainer for up and coming yard in Knowle, Solihull All necessary racing yard experience required Riding out included Live-in luxurious house with owner Some domestic duties required Minimum Requirements All necessary racing yard qualifications required Must have at least five years experience working in a racing yard Mature attitude, looking for long term position Must be able to work on own initiative but as part of a small team too Accommodation details En-suite room in owner’s luxurious home. Shared living space with owner. Benefits Remuneration package to be agreed but proposed salary circa £20k
*Salary up to £26k pa (depending on experience) *Accommodation provided *5-6 day week negotiable *Pets a possibility *Plenty of riding *Opportunities to hunt/compete! Seeking an experienced Groom/Rider to head the team caring for 6 top-class performance horses, who regularly compete in a variety of disciplines. Some sole charge required. Excellent, top-level show turnout skills are a must! 🙂 Trailer or lorry licence an advantage. 🚛 ✔ Super facilities to work in, with every mod con you could imagine to ensure the very best for the horses in your care. ✔ 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 A fantastic job for someone experienced with at least 3* competition horses. Plenty of riding, although this is secondary to the yard management aspect. Naturally, the employer expects high standards, and in return you receive excellent pay and opportunities to compete and hunt as well. Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List team, quoting job reference JL40845, on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
*Own horse considered *Live in or out *Fabulous career opportunity for someone wanting to step up *Package IRO £400 neg Accomplished 3 star level eventer who competes home and abroad is looking for a key new Team member. Outside the eventing season the Rider also pre-trains, (specializing in the breaking and preparing of thoroughbreds for Flat and National Hunt race training). There maybe exercise riding but this is not essential . You will need to be an experienced and capable Groom able to manage the Team when the Rider is away and manage ‘the dynamic’ between the Team and the Rider and his clients maturely . You should be hands on by nature able able to pitch in with all usual daily duties to a high and professional standard. Situated in Gloucestershire countryside, surrounded by quiet lanes and orchards .Superb transport links to all areas of the UK :Quiet but easily accessible location. Very good facilities:60m x 35m All weather arena/5 horse walker/Hot water wash /Full set of show jumps/Ideally located for major equestrian facilities and events/Enclosed, high fenced 35m x 60m arena/turnout and schooling pens/Small individually post and rail fenced turnout/Excellent quiet lanes and orchards for hacking. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This could be a great opportunity to step up into from a no 2 position in a sport horse/performance horse yard into a yard management role or you will already be doing this job. Varied and active this is a professional Team who move at a fast pace and to a high professional level. Please call Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Partner welcomed *Dog welcomed *Live in or out *Standard stud hours, with alternate weekends being worked *Four weeks holiday plus bank holidays *Negotiable, competitive salary & discretionary bonus scheme. Beautiful yard adjoining the Cotswold area of outstanding natural beauty on the Gloucestershire Wiltshire border is seeking a full-time thoroughbred Stud Hand. You would be required to work alongside an experienced stud manager at a small family-owned commercial stud farm foaling at home and prepping foals for sale. 🙂 Thoroughbred Stud experience essential but less experienced candidates who are keen to learn or experienced people who can slot into the role would be considered 🙂 Stud has around ten permanent broodmares, their foals, a couple of yearlings etc. also have some resting racehorses which come for their holidays once or twice a year. The family also have two ponies that they may need occasional assistance with. Helpful if you are qualified and able to drive a small box but not essential, training can be arranged. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This role would suit someone who understands life on a small TB stud – ie very busy times with foal prep etc and very quiet times when all the horses are turned out and staff have to be handy with a strimmer/mower instead! Best of facilities and a very professional but relaxed family environment. Please call Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description We are looking for a highly competent rider who has a real passion for developing young horses and keeping top level horses at their peak. The job mainly focuses on riding but the successful candidate will also need to have a good work ethic, perform all yard duties and be able to work in a large team Minimum Requirements Highly competent rider Able to perform all yard duties Work well in a large team Accommodation details A range of on/offsite houses Benefits Bring own horse Training and mentoring Training top level Event horses
*IRO £19- £20K pa *Live out (GL56) *Riding available with good hacking and indoor and outdoor facilities if you are interested. Groom/Rider required for a small family yard close to the GL56 postcode. The family enjoy a variety of disciplines and the family children and grandchildren ride too so a happy, fun environment with lots going on. The ideal applicant will be a team-player & ideally but not essentially, light enough to ride slightly smaller horses/ponies 🙂 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 A good wage, for a groom with some experience who is looking for a fun live out role with some flexibility on days and hours if required. Please call Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
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.
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 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.
**We are adding to our Team!** Lots of great changes have taken place here and we are now looking to add to the team! We are still busy with our work in the racing industry externally at trainers’ yards and at racecourses but we no longer take in racehorses on remedial / behavioural programmes. So our work now focusses on : Rehoming ex-racehorses Producing competition horses for showjumping, dressage, eventing Post operative rehabilitation, retirement livery and holiday grazing for racehorses Natural Horsemanship courses offering hands-on training for owners building on their relationship with young horses We are looking for a confident, experienced rider for this and riding our own horses! This is an excellent opportunity to join our team! Duties will include riding horses in our indoor round pen, trotting ring, gallops and around the village. Additional duties will include assisting our grooms during morning & evening stables, dressing horses over, putting horses on and off the horse walker, turning horses in and out, tacking up and various other duties. Full details available on request. Minimum Requirements We are looking for experienced, confident riders. We take safety very seriously and have excellent facilities but experience is essential! It’s not about crazy horses – some are young and very green so need a good rider to teach them and give them confidence! This is a full time position from 07.30hrs – 17.00hrs Monday to Saturday each week. During staff holidays or busy times the occasional Sunday may be required with an alternative day off as mutually convenient. Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from candidates needing to bring dogs to the yard. Subsidised grass livery for own horses is available. Benefits Salary according to age & experience, 6 day week with 28 days holiday. Corporate clothing provided and assistance with NVQ training with our Learning Provider.
*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
*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
*Dog a possibility * Training available on the ground from this exceptional horseman*Career opportunity for the switched on Job Seeker 🙂 Great opportunity to develop your career as a Groom in the exciting world of rehabilitation, pre training and the 3* Event world! Accomplished 3 star level eventer, competes home and abroad, is looking for someone keen to learn and grow. Attitudes and an interest in the sport is more important than heavyweight experience. Professional, fun team and a busy inclusive environment. The very best of facilities in a quiet but accessible location Please call Caroline and The Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Groom or Groom/Rider with HGV required for professional Show Jumping yard on the Bucks/Oxon borders Flexible days and hours – would suit someone who wanted some free time eg to study Excellent single accommodation provided 3 bed cottage available for a couple Good salary according to age and ability Dog and own horse a possibility Competition Grooming if you want to Riding is optional HGV licence is required (to drive a 6 horse + living) A fantastic opportunity for a cheerful, enthusiastic person to join an experienced professional team looking after 10 horses in work, including Grade A showjumpers, young racehorses and 5 retired horses. This is a relaxed but professional team, with horses competing at top national and international shows. You have the opportunity to ride if you want to, and bringing your own horse/dog is a possibility. Excellent single accommodation is provided and couples accommodation is available. Bringing your own horse/pet is a possibility. HGV licence is required! (to drive a 6 horse + living). CV and references essential.
Job Description *Full time position five day week plus alternate weekends. *Competitive package *Good facilities We are looking for live out full time and part time experienced stud hands to work on a lovely family run thoroughbred Stud near Chelmsford. All usual stud duties including turn out, mucking out, vet, farrier and sales prep etc. You should of course be capable of all duties to a good standard and be a confident handler of foals and yearlings.
Job Description Live in trainer required for an up and coming yard in Knowle, Solihull. The yard has great facilities and we currently have four horses at varying stages in their careers, with the capacity for more based upon the trainer’s performance. The applicant must be self motivated, hard working and capable of working in a team. Responsibilities to include: – Setting and overseeing the care, feeding and horse health policies for the organisation. – Managing staff, including hiring staff and adhering to employment legislation. – Planning and implementing a training and fitness programme for each horse, including riding them yourself wen required. – Overseeing each horse’s fitness work on the gallops and schooling through starting stalls or over hurdles and fences. – Assessing horses’ ability for potential races. – Planning race entries, pre-and post procedures and selecting and appointing suitable jockeys to runners. – Completing racing documentation including passports, licences, stable passes, entries and declarations. – Accompanying horses to races. – Liasing with owners and connections. Minimum Requirements Skills and personal qualities required: – Excellent horse management skills. – A natural flair and a thorough knowledge of training racehorses. – Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. – A sound knowledge of business and financial management. – An understanding of employment legislation. – A full understanding of the British Horseracing Authority’s orders, instructions and rules of racing. Accommodation details To be advised upon expression of interest Benefits Package negotiable for the right person
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.
*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.
🙂 Previous Groom employed for 27 years! 🙂 *Accommodation available or live out *Very competitive and negotiable remuneration from £400/£450PW Advanced Dressage Rider in training and livery with internationally renowned Rider/Coach at top yard in Oxfordshire needs an experienced Groom to care for her 6 dressage horses and help with the day to day :Rider/horse/stable duties. There could be exercise riding/more for the right person or not. Client is German and is planning to stay in the UK long term (Brexit allowing) but a position would be available at the current yard for the right applicant should this not go according to plan! or they could go to work at the family yard in Germany if open to that. Must be able to care for competition horses at the highest level, plait clip etc and should be happy to attend competitions at least once a month. Ideal but optionally it would be great if you were able to drive an 18t/Left hand Drive lorry. Good people skills required as well as horse skills as you will need to work on the trainer’s yard harmoniously with other staff employed there, although the horses will be sole charge responsibility. Lovely friendly yard with great team. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 Fantastic opportunity to work in one of the United Kingdom’s most professional Dressage training yards along side a legendary Rider/Trainer and his Team but sole charge for one of his valued clients. Amazing career opportunity! Please apply directly to Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Job Description Looking for a team member to join or small friendly team, preparing event horses and scurry ponies on a private competition yard, to include all yard duties, no carriage driving experience needed an interest in driving would be preferable. Minimum Requirements Previous experience on a yard Able to work as a team and occasionally take sole charge Accommodation details Shared accommodation with own bedroom 3 bed property shared with 1 other Benefits Good rate of pay All food/laundry/cleaning products paid for WiFi and bills included 28 days paid holiday Close to local shops/ amenities and town center
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@thegroomslist.co.uk
Job Description 🙂 Situated in the thoroughbred heartland of Ireland, with easy access to all the main stallion farms, leading veterinary support, as well as road, air and ferry transport routes. 🙂 Yearling Sales Prep opportunity at a well established Irish Stud for a hard-working person with a good level of horsemanship. Previous experience of sales prep an advantage, but not essential. The successful candidate will be able to handle yearling colts and work well in a busy industrious team. 350 acres of prime stud land with top class facilities such as the modern American Barns, Horse Walker, Lunge Rings and Stud Railing throughout. Accommodation details Accommodation is available if required. Benefits Salary will vary depending on experience.
Accomplished 3 star level eventer who competes home and abroad is looking for a permanent, full time new Team member to attend all shows/events . Outside the eventing season yard based duties are required along with the rest of the Team but more often than not, there are things going on which would require your expertise. The Rider also pre-trains, (specializing in the breaking and preparing of thoroughbreds for Flat and National Hunt race training). There maybe exercise riding but this is not essential . You will need to have excellent levels of turnout and some experience of competitions to a good standard. 🙂 Ideally you will be used to transporting horses in a 7.5t lorry and/ or willing to take your HGV license:) Situated in Gloucestershire countryside, surrounded by quiet lanes and orchards .Superb transport links to all areas of the UK :Quiet but easily accessible location. Very good facilities:60m x 35m All weather arena/5 horse walker/Hot water wash /Full set of show jumps/Ideally located for major equestrian facilities and events/Enclosed, high fenced 35m x 60m arena/turnout and schooling pens/Small individually post and rail fenced turnout/Excellent quiet lanes and orchards for hacking. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 This could be a great opportunity to step up into a competition Groom’s role from a position in a sport horse/performance horse yard, or you will already be doing this job. Varied and active this is a professional Team who move at a fast pace and to a high professional level. Please call Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
Preparations for a very exclusive horse auction in the south of the Netherlands are in full swing. 2019 is the sixteenth edition and it promises to be a great equestrian spectacle again! The entire week prior to the auction is all about glitter, glamour, luxury and entertainment but the week of the auction itself is fast paced, hard work and an amazing opportunity to gain an invaluable insight. We are looking for grooms to join our happy and motivated team from 1st October until the end of November 2o19. We specialize in horses at all levels ranging from unbroken up to Grand Prix. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and become part of this iconic event. Succesful applicants will receive comfortable accommodation on site and a competitive salary.
