The role involves all general yard duties on a busy stud farm, including mucking out, feeding, grooming, tacking up, turning out, clipping, tack cleaning, and maintaining a tidy, well-run yard. The position also includes the daily care of foals, broodmares, competition horses, and the confident handling of stallions. In addition, the role requires caring for the resident cats and dogs when the owners are travelling or working late. This is a hands-on, varied position suited to someone experienced, reliable, and passionate about high standards of animal care.
Looking for full time applicant who's ideally competent in all aspects of yard work or keen and willing to learn and can take direction well.
Working 5 1/2 days per week.
Accommodation provided and utilities paid.
General yard duties will include (but are not limited to): • Mucking out • Feeding • Grooming • Tacking up • Turning out / bringing in • Clipping • Tack cleaning • General yard tidying You will also be involved in: • Care of foals and broodmares • General care of competition horses • Confident handling of stallions 🐾 Other Animals We also have cats and dogs, so part of the role includes caring for them when we are travelling or working late.
✨ Accommodation Included You will be provided with your own self-contained cottage, including: • Utilities & WiFi fully paid • Full kitchen • Washing machine • Private garden
You’ll be working in a lovely, well-kept yard with a genuinely friendly and fun group of people. The horses are nice and easy to handle, and the yard benefits from all new, modern facilities, including a smart American barn and automatic horse drinkers throughout. It’s a relaxed but professional environment where good care is valued, the workload is well organised, and you can enjoy working with quality horses in a positive, supportive setting.