Experienced GroomLondon
The Job
- Job No:
- 17354
- Status:
- Filled
- Title:
- Experienced Groom
- Type:
- Groom-General, Groom-Hunt, Groom-Polo, Groom-Race, Groom-Ride/Leading, Groom-Stud, Harness/Driving, Head Groom
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Salary:
- Competative and negotiable
- Live In:
- Bring own horse:
- Training available:
- Posted:
- 16 Mar 12
- Updated:
- 16 Mar 12
The Yard
- Yard No:
- 1034155
- Name:
- Belmont Farm
- Location:
- Mill Hill, London
- Website
- Type:
- Breeding/Foaling, Other, Polo, Private, Racing, Training
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated, easy going experienced groom.
To work with mares foals youngstock,riding horses, polo ponies, hunters and driving ponies. Must work to a high standard in horse care and stable management. Carriage experience a bonus but not essential.
CVs uploaded preferred. Must be already based in UK with a valid UK Visa or will not be considered
If you are not local then on site accomodation can easily be arranged.
There is also a racing yard on site so groom could sometimes be required to help with, though not ride the racehorses.
Requirements
Must be flexable and have a sense of humour when needed and be good with children. preferably a competent rider, driving experience a bonus but not essential. an understanding of horses is a must.
Required Skills
Riding; Equine First-Aid; Handling Youngstock; Schooling; Plaiting; Clipping; Trim/Pull; Sole Charge; Exercising.
Required Expertise
Driving; Hunting; Polo; Sole Charge; Working with children; Flatwork.
Accommodation
Self contained accomodation available all bills paid for the right candidate.
Benefits
Riding all ponies and hunters. Will gain experience of a racing yard in addition.Close to central London with accommodation and competative salary.
The Facility
Belmont Farm is Part of the facilities of Andrew Reid and Belmont Racing Yard.
Part of the Farm has been opened as an Educational Children's Farm with Waffle Cafe. ( www.belmontfarm.co.uk)
In additional to various Farm animals we have Broodmares and Foals and two Racing Yards with Private Gallops and facilities including a Cross Country course designed by Mark Phillips. There are three horse walkers and various paddocks across 200 acres. We have wonderful riding and driving facilities including an indoor and outdoor menage.