Professionally run family event yard requires a senior Groom/Rider who can take sole responsibility, but also work well with one other part time person.
The family currently have 4 horses competing from Novice to 3* and a hunter/hack which you will be responsible for. The yard is in a beautiful location 10 miles North of Ware, Hertfordshire. The yard has excellent facilities, including all year round turn out and a large all weather menage. It is also undergoing complete refurbishment.
The heart of this role is each horse's wellbeing and all round competition fitness. You will be a crucial support to a young rider who has big dreams and ambition.
The jockey who has competed for GB at junior level is currently in her first year at university which is why a new team member is vital.
THE POSITION:
1. All yard duties to a high standard
2. Working well within a small team
3. Clipping and plaiting, trimming etc for the best competition turn out
4. Competent and confident riding standard to hack fit horses
5. Preparing horses and lorry for travel
6. Bandaging for work and stable
7. Liaising with vets, farrier, feed suppliers, dentist etc
8. Working with trainers and following instructions but able to work using own initiative
9. Travelling to events, assisting rider with organisation for the day, times, tack etc
10. Being able to spot illness and injury, reporting and dealing with appropriately.
YOU WILL BE:
1. Reliable, enthusiastic with a genuine passion for the sport of eventing
2. Cheerful, positive, honest with a ‘can do’ attitude
3. A competent, confident rider
4. Previous eventing experience would be preferred
5. A lorry driver with HGV licence (ideally), but support with the test for the right person will be provided
6. Experienced in the highest standard of turn out
7. A car driver with own transport
The position is 5 days a week with a generous salary and a range of benefits, including pension scheme and annual Christmas bonus.
A 2.5 bedroom cottage with a garden is available as part of the package. Partner and well behaved dog welcome.
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