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Freelance Grooms

Information on working freelance in the equine industry

About Freelance Grooms and Freelance Groom Jobs

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Freelance Grooms and Freelance Groom Jobs

Ever wondered who and what Freelance Grooms are, or are you considering setting yourself up as a Freelance Groom? The appeal of a working life flitting from yard to yard, meeting many, many new horses (and people of course!) is understandable but is this perception realistic? You know that according to British Grooms Association guidelines there is no such thing as Freelance Groom jobs? So how does that work? In this article Emily Taylor has put together a go-to guide of facts and info, including some of the real considerations that Freelance Grooms or anyone wanting to become a Freelance Groom should be aware of, not to mention some of the semantics associated with this title which can really matter when it comes to employment law and the taxman…

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The difference between employed, self-employed and freelance grooms

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The legal requirements which underpin being self-employed vs employed are vast but not as complicated as you might originally have thought. Here at The Grooms List by Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd, we don’t pretend to be legal, tax or HR experts on the nuances that surround this subject, but we know people who are and with their expert guidance, Becky Parker our brilliant blog writer has researched that for your information this week. We proudly support Grooms who are looking for full-time employment, those self-employed/freelancing and looking to add clients to their portfolio, or indeed just starting out on either road and wondering how best to proceed. We really can and regularly do help and have many success stories that attest to that. We wouldn’t direct anyone to go one way or another specifically as it is a very personal to each individual.

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JL56161 Somerset Experienced Groom and Apprentice Groom

Blackford Eventing

Live out Somerset, UK
Job Description Private event yard has two vacancies to join our team based in West Somerset. The first is for an Experienced Groom, and the second an Apprentice Groom. As well as working with our team of event horses, applicants will also be required to work with young stock and retired veteran horses Minimum Requirements Applicants for the Experienced Groom position must be a competent rider, and have a high standard in all aspects of yard work, turnout and working horses from the ground. Applicants for the Apprentice position must show a genuine interest in the job and willingness to learn All applicants must be able to work as part of a team, and be prepared to be adaptable during the competition season, and be willing to travel to events which may require a number of days away from home base. Must have use of own transport.     Accommodation details No accommodation on site but a generous remuneration package for both positions will include an element of financial support and help to find local accommodation   Benefits An excellent remuneration package is offered negotiable depending on experience etc. We offer a five day week on a rolling rota- 9.5 hours per day. There is a bonus scheme on offer for travel to events. Full holiday entitlement Company pension scheme available Opportunity to train with international rider and trainers Own horse/pets to be discussed at interview  
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JL56083 Wiltshire. Working Couple Required – Private Estate Positions

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Wiltshire, UK
*Salaries IRO £350-£400 pp pw plus accomm neg. according to experience *Partner welcomed *Pets welcomed 2 positions are now available on a privately owned estate in a beautiful location with impressive grounds/working farm and a family Event yard with new stables, excellent turnout, private hacking, large outdoor school. Beautiful s/c two-bed ‘upside down’ cottage available. The main Yard position is for an experienced Sole Charge Groom/Exercise Rider required for a Family competition yard. Daughter  (17) events to 2* currently and trains with some very well known names in the horse industry from a variety of the disciplines. You will need to be confident to be left in sole charge of 3 event horses belonging to this ambitious junior rider but have the maturity and sensitivity to know when to step up and step back as mother and daughter do get hands-on also when they are about. You must be capable and competent to hack out solo, do fitness work, lunge etc. High turnout standards and full yard management from feeding to paddock maintenance and everything in between. Usual duties both home and away. You should also be able to clip and turnout for events. Travelling to competitions a must as is the ability to drive a 7.5t lorry. Some additional duties to include occasional care of the yard and 3 lovely small dogs when owners away. The second position is to be organised depending on applicants but could be a mix of farm work/estate and yard maintenance/gardening etc. Please contact Caroline & The Team, quoting reference code JL56083 on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
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JL56081 Wiltshire – Eventing Home and Competition Groom/ Exercise Rider.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Wiltshire, UK
*IRO £350/£400pw plus accomm neg. according to experience *Partner welcomed *Pets welcomed Privately owned estate in a beautiful location with new stables, excellent turnout, private hacking, large outdoor school and a beautiful s/c two-bed ‘upside down’ cottage available. Experienced Sole Charge Groom/Exercise Rider required for a Family competition yard. Daughter  (17) events to 2* currently and trains with some very well known names in the horse industry from a variety of the disciplines. You will need to be confident to be left in sole charge of 3 event horses belonging to this ambitious junior rider but have the maturity and sensitivity to know when to step up and step back as mother and daughter do get hands-on also when they are about. You must be capable and competent hack out solo, do fitness work, lunge etc. High turnout standards and full yard management from feeding to paddock maintenance and everything in between and all usual duties both home and away. You should also be able to clip and turnout for events. Travelling to competitions a must as is the ability to drive a 7.5t lorry. Some additional duties to include occasional care of the yard and 3 lovely small dogs when owners away. Please contact Caroline & The Team, quoting reference code JL56081 on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
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JL30692 Looking for groom for private Hertfordshire eventing and breeding yard.

GJM Eventing

Live out Hertfordshire, UK
Job Description Looking for sole-charge groom for for small eventing and breeding yard near Stevenage in Hertfordshire. This is a stay-at-home job in idyllic countryside surroundings, on a user-friendly indoor yard.  Generally anywhere from two to four horses stabled including babies to CCI**, together with a couple of horses and babies living out. Facilities include 6 stables, a w0rld-class 60 x 25m outdoor arena installed by Equestrian Surfaces, wash bay, rug room, lovely tack room with kettle, nespresso machine, microwave and all the usuals.   Minimum Requirements Self-motivated individual, comfortable with sole charge required.  Candidate should not be phased by large, fit horses ad youngsters.  Possibility of riding for the right person. All usual duties including mucking out and daily poo picking, arena harrowing, liaising with vets, farrier and feed company and occasional (emergencies) helping with partner’s other animals. We have four dogs so dog friendly essential. Own dog negotiable. This position will suit someone cheerful, motivated, hard working and committed to providing top class care for a small team.  On-going training is definitely possible, but the applicant would need the initiative to crack on with the usual daily work unsupervised after training and have very good basic knowledge. The job requires someone to  anticipate requirements and get excited by keeping a yard spotless and running smoothly but in a slightly less pressurised environment than a bigger commercial yard.   This is our family home so the right personality is important. Because of the sole charge, this particular role probably wouldn’t suit an apprentice or school leaver. Salary according to experience.  Own horse could be a possibility. Permanent position after 12 week trial period. Hours are generally 07.30 til 5pm, but if someone was local, this could potentially be a part time job to cover mornings and come back for the end of the day.  Open to discussion.   Accommodation details None – Live out
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JL55985 Wiltshire – HEAD GROOM/Rider (optional) FOR A PROFESSIONAL EVENTING YARD

MARCIO CARVALHO JORGE

Live in Wiltshire, UK
*Accommodation available * Lessons available if interested *Pets and own horse considered *Salary iro £18k depending on experience Job Description WE NEED SOMEONE EXPERIENCED TO HELP MANAGE A BUSY YARD. WE PRESENTLY HAVE 15 HORSES WORKING AND COMPETING. THE HEAD GROOM HELPS WITH THE DAY TO DAY TASKS, ORGANIZES AND ORDERS FEEDING, FARRIER, VET, ETC. WE COMPETE A LOT SO IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE PERSON LIKES TO TRAVEL AND ALSO HAS EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND BIG EVENTS. HGV LICENSE WOULD BE A PLUS. Minimum Requirements PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A PROFESSIONAL EVENTING YARD   Accommodation details WE HAVE ACCOMMODATION ON SITE.   Benefits MARCIO GIVES SHOW JUMPING AS WELL AS DRESSAGE LESSONS IF THE PERSON LIKES THAT.  
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JL55775 West Sussex. Head Person Required – Leading Rehabiliation and Equine Hydrotherapy Unit.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in West Sussex, UK
*Long term career opportunity *Salary IRO £24kpa depending on experience * Accommodation available or live out *Dog and horse considered. Established and leading equine hydrotherapy unit with a track record of treating almost 1000 horses from Olympic level to pony club and from every discipline and with over 25,000 treadmill sessions under their belts is now looking to add a key new, senior member to their Team. You will need to have the skills which enable you to step up and manage proceedings a required but also be able to know when to step back and to be sensitive to other longstanding Team members. Engaging, kind and caring you will need great people skills/communication skills/ to have a good grasp of the biomechanics of the horse etc.  You will need to be mature, sensitive and discrete also as you will be handling and treating a range of equines and dealing with their owners (from family ponies to Olympic athletes). Ideally, you will have reasonable administration/PC/Diary management skills too. The day starts at 7 am – 5 pm 5.5 days a week (sat pm/sun off). There is a yard of 12 quality family/visiting performance horses also kept which the Team pitch in to help with each day. Being the most experienced and professional operators of aqua treadmills in the UK and following expansion planned to include residential classes and stays for riders this is an exciting opportunity for the right, team playing individual! Set in 25 acres of old dairy pasture the location is especially peaceful. Facilities include individual turn out paddocks, pasture, walker, sand school, solarium, hot water wash bays, horse laundry, vitafloor, aqua treadmill, 15 boxes.  For residential guests, there is a swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court. For more information Please contact Caroline & The Grooms List team, quoting reference code JL55775  on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com  
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JL55773 Hampshire – Live Out Housekeeper Required.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live out Hampshire, UK
*5 day week * Up to £400pw neg. depending on experience 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
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JL55769 Hampshire Live In Thoroughbred Stud Hand/Groom Required.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Hampshire, UK
*Up to £30k pa depending on experience + accommodation  * 5-day week *Newly refurbished home (partner considered) Stud hand/Manager required for a small, private family stud. A very peaceful environment where the focus is on quality not quantity and is more of a passion for the owner without a strong commercial element. You should be an experienced TB Stud person having gained experience via at least one responsible position at a thoroughbred stud at some point in your career, but NB: this is a lifestyle position so would be better for someone who is not overly ambitious with a solid career already gained and looking for a final/near final long term move rather than a start to a career. Must be capable of looking after a mixture of retired horses, mares and foals. Sensible working hours facilitate this peaceful and happy lifestyle. You should also be happy to pitch in with other duties on the yard as/when with other staff. The owner has two beloved rescue dogs so you may need to help a little there when the owner is away etc. Please contact Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com and quote job ref JL5569      
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JL55608 Essex Groom/Rider (optional) Required – Livery Yard.

Villa Farm

Live in Essex, UK
Job Description Sole charge 15 horse livery yard of happy hackers. Routine yard work and capable person required to help keep all liveries and horses happy. No riding/grooming/tack cleaning required. Literally mucking out/feeding/turning out and bringing in again! Easy yard to do, 6 strides to muck heap and hay and straw all close by! About 5 hours work a day available. Minimum Requirements mucking out, turn out, rug change feeding, keeping yard tidy     Accommodation details Mobile home available.     Benefits    
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JL55493 Nottinghamshire LOOKING FOR A NEW MEMBER TO JOIN OUR HARD WORKING EVENTING TEAM

Matthew Wright Eventing

Live out Nottinghamshire, UK
Job Description Looking for a keen, hard working person who wants to learn and become part of a team. We have horses ranging from 5* event horses to foals, and also have stallions who stand at Caunton Manor Stud. We have a friendly, hard working team and are looking for a new member of staff to join them whilst we continue to expand. Opportunities to travel to events, learn and progress.     Ideal candidate will have previous experience around horses, but further training can be given. Would be prefer an applicant who has some idea of plaiting, clipping and general horse care. Doesn’t necessarily need to be able to ride.     Accommodation can be provided for the right person, but would prefer somebody who could commute.     Good Salary, fully employed on Payroll with Pension Scheme and Sick Pay. Full contract provided, Job is 5 Days a week (this does include some weekend days).    
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JL55362 Short Term Sole Charge Groom/Rider Gloucestershire

Small Private Livery Yard

Live out Gloucestershire, UK
Job Description Your position will require you to take over from owner for at least six weeks, sole charge of 3  horses ( stabled)  after initial six weeks   Supporting  role would be required for recovery time   Owner requires hospitalisation, position would commence  23rd of September Minimum Requirements Worked with horses before  Capable of riding To a high standard. Exercise of thoroughbred and Westfalen required   Accommodation details No accommodation offered   Benefits *Sole Charge *Own horse welcomed * Salary IRO £19.2Kpa neg *Length of contract negotiable min 3 months  
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JL54891 Live Out Thoroughbred Stud hand required in Berkshire

Denford Stud

Live out Berkshire, UK
Job Description Near Hungerford. Due to expansion, we are looking for a live out Stud Hand with experience in handling mares, foals and yearlings and the usual maintenance work associated with a thoroughbred stud, working within a team of 4/5 people. Minimum Requirements Must be competent with horses and a tidy worker. As long as you are capable of Stud basics we can provide training for other aspects.   Accommodation details No accommodation available.   Benefits Competitive salary, attractive working environment, working with top class thoroughbreds.
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JL55298 Live in Horsey Housekeeper, Groom/Rider required in Essex

Little Horkesley

Live in Essex, UK
Job Description US! We live just outside Colchester on the Essex/Suffolk border – my husband goes to London every day as it’s an easy commute. We have a daughter at Edinburgh University, another doing A levels (she’s the rider) and a 13 year old son, both at boarding school. We’ve been spoilt by 2 fabulous students, one after the other, who have looked after us since May but are now off to uni themselves. – 18 year old Harriet and 20 year old Alice have been absolutely superb, and you would be taking over from them. THE POST: To help with our 2 immaculately mannered but fit competition horses who deserve, and receive, the highest standards. Manage the yard, feed and tack rooms, Horsebox (Whittaker) and paddocks. We have a small yard with a horse-walker, rug drier, menage, fabulous hacking and dry paddocks close to the yard. Hens – let out, feed and clean when necessary. Airbnb changeover – a 2 bed cottage which needs cleaning and preparing beautifully for next guests. Helping with charity garden open days Some family cooking. Some housekeeping. Some driving. House-sit and look after our 2 dogs when we’re away.   Competitive wage – I’m not looking for cheap labour and only suggest students because I love their flexibility and vibe but ideally someone who was available for at least 12 months. We have a full-time gardener and other help but you also need to be happy to work alone. Minimum Requirements This post is for someone who has experience and a passion for horses but doesn’t necessarily want to be a full-time groom. We only have 2 horses but you would help with fitness work, hacking, using the walker, keeping the yard immaculate, bandaging, clipping etc – there may be scope for schooling and jumping for the right rider. Some competition grooming if that appeals to you, and if you were able to drive a 7.5 ton lorry, definitely! You will be tidy and organised, an excellent driver, and most of all, smiley and willing with COMMON SENSE and notice what needs doing. Able to cook simple family meals.  A non-smoker and someone utterly reliable and conscientious is essential. Accommodation details You would have your own charming self-contained flat with its own entrance. All household bills paid. Double bed but available for a single person. WiFi. Bath with shower over, television. Fully furnished, lovely views. Benefits Competitive wage – I’m not looking for cheap labour and only suggest students because I love their flexibility and vibe but someone who was available for at least 12 months.  5 weeks holiday to include bank holiday lieu days.  
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JL55236 Devon Work Rider/Yard person for National Hunt and Point To Point Trainer.

Shortlane Stables

Live in Devon, UK
Job Description Own horse welcomed Accommodation available NTF Stable staff rates apply Racehorse trainer based in the beautiful rolling hills of Devon is looking for a competent rider and yard worker capable of all duties. You will need to be experienced handling fit thoroughbred horses and a very confident, capable rider. Some experience of the disciplines ideal but not essential for good Rider and capable Groom.   Minimum Requirements Must be competent rider.   Accommodation details Accommodation would be available for suitable applicant.
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JL37650 Part Time Groom/Rider/Person Friday (estate/farm location). County Durham. NE England.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live out Durham, UK
*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
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JL51014 Oxfordshire – Sole Charge Dressage Groom/Exercise Rider (optional)

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Oxfordshire, UK
🙂 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      
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JL10756 Stud Staff Required – World class Service Station and Stud

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Germany
*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  
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JL410 Showjumping Grooms required. Experienced or less experienced welcomed.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Germany
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
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JL28977 Gloucestershire Experienced Event/Stud Groom

Chescombe Eventing and Stud

Live in Gloucestershire, UK
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.    
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JL38683 Apprentice – International event yard and stud

Chescombe Eventing and Stud

Live in Gloucestershire, UK
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.    
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JL50756 Scotland – Riders Required On Top National Hunt Yard

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Scotland, UK
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
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JL20629 Experienced rider – Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Live in Germany
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.  
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JL54622 Staffordshire. Experienced Groom/Rider – Family SJ yard.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Staffordshire, UK
  * 5/5.5 or 6 day week optional *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/Rider who combines the experience of working on a family yard, with performance horse know how ideally gained within a SJ/jumping environment. You will need to be a capable and confident Rider on the flat and over jumps and able to keep the family horses all going well.  There could be an opportunity to compete and/or bring on younger horses if you are capable and interested but this is optional. 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.) The family are looking for someone flexible to be home/away and you must be looking to join them for the long term, on an exciting equestrian journey with 3 young, ambitious daughters and supportive parents who will facilitate these ambitions. 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. Working alongside the FT trainer and yard manager you will enjoy working with a fellow talented Rider and old school horsewoman with very high standards. You will be mature and confident enough to know when to step up when needed and know also, when to step back. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 Fabulous chance to join a family on their exciting journey through the levels. This could also be your opportunity to prove what you can do as a Rider  whilst being an integral Team member. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com      
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JL45590 Groom/Rider required for Family Yard – Gloucestershire.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live out Gloucestershire, UK, Oxfordshire, UK
*IRO £350/375 pw + accomm *Beautiful accommodation (Live in or out)  *Riding available with good hacking and indoor and outdoor facilities   Groom/Rider required for a small family yard . The family enjoy a variety of disciplines and the family, children and grandchildren all ride too so a happy, fun environment with lots going on.    The ideal applicant will be a team-player & ideally light enough to ride slightly smaller horses/ponies 🙂 ,10 stones. There is opportunities to go hunting if you are interested.    🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 A good wage, for a groom with some experience who is looking for a fun  role . Super facilities and top accommodation. Please call Caroline and the  Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
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JL49586 Berkshire Thoroughbred Stud Hand

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Berkshire, UK
*Accommodation available   *Competitive salary up to £24K pa  *Dog welcome 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. 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
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JL54382 Level 2 Apprentice Groom required, International Dressage Yard, Hertfordshire

Danewood Dressage

Live in Hertfordshire, UK
Job Description We are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice Groom to join our team. The role will include all normal yard duties, some travelling and lunging / riding. Attitude is more important than experience but you will need to be comfortable handling big, fit competition horses. The Apprenticeship Course is a non-riding course, but you will be required to exercise ride and hack out. As an Apprentice Groom you will have a full employment contract, salary and paid holiday etc.   Minimum Requirements Ability and experience handling large fit competition horses Confident rider preferably with some basic dressage training You will need to be able to drive because we are quite remote with no public transport.   Accommodation details Fully furnished and brand new sole occupancy flat with bedroom, shower room, kitchen, living room and a shared garden.   Benefits Gain formal, nationally recognised qualifications in an international dressage yard with lovely facilities and horses.
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JL20625 Grooms/Stud Hands/trainees/working couples required -Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Live in Germany
*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.
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JL20650 Breaking rider required at top international stud

Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Live in Germany
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.  
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JL20656 Non breaking rider required at top international stud

Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Live in Germany
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.    
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JL53973 France, Loire Valley – Groom/Rider Required. Hunting and Show Jumping from a family yard

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in France
*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
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JL20764 Driver / Handyman

Gestüt Lewitz – Paul Schockemöhle

Live in Germany
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.  
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JL46294 Warwickshire – Experienced Groom required for Family Dressage/Hunt Yard.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in West Midlands, UK
*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    
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JL53704 High quality Home and Competition Groom/Rider, Hants

VARDAGS Equestrian – Hampshire

Live in Hampshire, UK
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    
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JL6064 Gloucestershire Yard Staff Required on an interesting Eventing/Rehabilitation and Pretraining Yard.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Gloucestershire, UK
*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
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JL53092 Ripon, North Yorkshire – Person Friday required (Groom, Housekeeper, dog walking etc)

Masham Riding Centre

Live in North Yorkshire, UK
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  
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JL53405 Ripon, North Yorkshire – Groom instructor needed

Masham Riding Centre

Live in North Yorkshire, UK
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  
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JL53026 Part time / full time Instructor position in Herefordshire, near Ross on Wye

Greenacres Stables Riding Centre

Live out Herefordshire, UK
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.  
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JL39686 Full Time/ Part Time Yard Manager/Assistant Manager (trainee) required. Gloucestershire (near Hartpury)

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Gloucestershire, UK
*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      
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JL52681 West Midlands Live in Assistant Trainer/Person Friday

Knowle Racing Stables Ltd

Live in West Midlands, UK
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
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JL44401 Rider Required in Wiltshire (Full time).

Witheford Equine Ltd

Live in Wiltshire, UK
**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.
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JL51364 West Midlands – Live in Horse Trainer Required, Racing Stables

Knowle Racing Stables Ltd

Live in West Midlands, UK
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  
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JL47642 Eventing Head Person/ Exercise Rider (optional). North Yorkshire.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in North Yorkshire, UK
* £400 negotiable +accommodation plus bills paid. *Very pretty 1 bed cottage (barn conversion) *Dog and horse possible *5 day week *Chance to take HGV license if required Experienced Eventing yard manager with some hunting know how required to work alongside 2 other staff to run a really friendly and fun family yard. You should be totally capable of stepping up and running all aspects but also a team player with good people and horse skills! You will of course be required to do all usual duties to a high standard home and away. HGV ideal but could put through a test so you must have some experience of driving a lorry. Rider very considerately does most of late night checks herself (!) but this role will involve total care and management of her 7 event horses (youngest is 6 years old). They are all 3 & 4 * plus the family hunters. There is something going on for the event horses all year around so never a dull season!  There is always about 8-15 horses to do between the Team Great facilities close in a beautiful Nort Yorkshire location : Full size menage/x country training course/decent hacking. Fairly close to A1 so easy to get out and about. 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 A real fun, long term role working for a fun and friendly family who care about their horses and their staff. Good remuneration,cracking location and considerate employers what’s not to like!  Please contact Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
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JL45205 Grooms Wanted. Short term contract – amazing experience! The Netherlands

Stal Korenbloem

Live in Netherlands
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.       
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JL34584 North London Experienced Groom/Rider – Livery Yard.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in London
£19,400 + Annual Bonus *28 days paid holiday. *All utility bills are paid for by employer *Free lessons with a top trainer   Hours 8 am to 6 pm. Rota 5 days on, 1.5 off.   High-end adult-only livery yard is looking for a lightweight full-time groom/rider to join an existing professional team in North London. You must be able to ride (lots of full livery ponies that require exercising, hence the need for someone lightweight ideally 9.5 stones or thereabouts )and have previous livery yard experience and be able to demonstrate good ‘people skills’ and be happy to liaise with livery clients as a routine part of the job. Will be responsible for a set of 6-7 horses made up of Part and Full liveries.   Excellent facilities based within 250 acres of beautiful private countryside to ride over. Exceptionally friendly yard close to local amenities and public transport with central London being just 30 minutes away, (only 10 miles from Marble Arch in central London.). Regular social events organised for the whole team to enjoy. All year turnout and staff who manage the paddocks and all forms of maintenance. Accommodation either own room in cottage with one other groom (overlooking fields :)), or own 2 bedrooms new mobile static home with full central heating, bathroom, kitchen, lounge and diner. Either option all utility bills are paid for . 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 Lovely position for someone who enjoys a high-end livery environment working as part of a Team but also solely responsible for assigned livery horses. Some riding included and lots of fun too! Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com  
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JL37120 Groom / Rider (optional) The Netherlands

Stal Korenbloem

Live in Netherlands
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.    
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JL417 Eventing Groom/Rider required. West Sussex.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live out West Sussex, UK
  *Salary £350-£400 pw neg. * Friendly & professional environment *Live out preferred *Capable of sole charge. Lovely family who run a professional yard with owner and an U25 rider (competing from young horse classes up to 4* level) now needing a competent and reliable Groom/Rider to assist. You must be able to ride fit competition horses and ideally some young stock. The yard has a 12 Ton and also a 3.5 Ton lorry so if you could drive either, it would be enormously helpful 😉 All the mod cons and fantastic rehab facilities on site. Applicants must have sound knowledge, be able to handle fit competition horses and have enthusiasm for the job . Strong organisational skills required plus ability to turn out for shows (must clip, plait, trim and pull). 🙂 Caroline’s comments 🙂 Lovely, popular family yard opportunity. You will need to be confident and with experience but this is a real chance to manage a small string of event horses to a good standard with lots of support if/when needed. There is also an equine business on site so other Grooms are on hand, sociable and recommend. Happy, buzzy atmosphere. Please call Caroline & the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com  
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JL19760 Hampshire. Working Couple Required – Thoroughbred Stud.

Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

Live in Hampshire, UK
*5 day week *Negotiable package depending on experience *Accommodation available and no bills Experienced couple required to manage a beautiful Yard and Home at a small, private thoroughbred stud farm for busy owner in Hampshire. The Stud Manager should be  an experienced TB Stud person having gained experience via a responsible position at a thoroughbred stud at some point in their career, but NB: this is a lifestyle position on a small stud so would be better for someone who is not overly ambitious with a solid career already gained. Would probably suit someone who is happy at a slower, quieter pace.This small family stud breeds small numbers. Sensible working hours facilitate a peaceful and happy lifestyle. The Housekeeper must be animal friendly and would be required to look after  dogs , as well as the main the house (cleaning the house/shopping/some gardening). The owner is away frequently during the week so some care taking/supervision of an empty house required. Small professional and happy team so must be a team players. Owner has 2 large rescue dogs that are not dog friendly with other canines, so no other dogs allowed on property . Lovely cottage, all mod cons. Do call Caroline and the Team on 0203 006 5730 or email info@carolinecarterrecruitment.com  
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Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd
The Stables
Fildyke Road
Meppershall
Bedfordshire
SG17 5LU

caroline@carolinecarterrecruitment.com
0203 006 5730 / 07747 686 118

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