Head Groom - RiderDerbyshire
The Job
- Job No:
- 13091
- Status:
- Looking
- Title:
- Head Groom - Rider
- Type:
- Groom-General, Head Groom, Manager-Yard, Rider-Dressage, Rider-English, Rider-Jumper
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Salary:
- Based on experience
- Min. education:
- Previous professional full time experience - min GSCE education.
- Live In:
- Bring own horse:
- Training available:
- Posted:
- 07 Feb 12
- Updated:
- 22 Feb 12
The Yard
- Yard No:
- 165204
- Name:
- Stubley Hollow Farm Ltd
- Location:
- Dronfield, Derbyshire
- Website
- Type:
- Conditioning/Handling, Dealer, Dressage, Eventing, Livery, Other, Show Jumping, Training
Job Description
Working on a high class dealing/schooling yard with some liveries. You need to be efficient and capable of running a busy yard and organise a varying daily schedule. Duties to include routine yard work, but you also need to be a competent and experienced rider capable of schooling/producing a variety of horses (mainly Irish youngsters). That means riding to BHS stage 4 standard and be confident of jumping a novice horse over a decent fence. Qualifications are not necessary but previous experience bringing on a variety of youngsters is, so an established and sympathetic rider with natural feel and talent is needed. You need to know how to teach straightness, outline, self-carriage, balance etc and understand the correct and conventional way of producing a horse from scratch. No draw reins! No harsh fiddling hands or overbent horses - sorry to be so blunt! As there is lots of riding you need to be fit and due to having to ride some young ponies - a lightweight rider is needed. On the yard you need to be very tidy, efficient and thorough with all chores - have an eye for detail and a sound knowledge of stable management. The capablity of working and keeping to a busy schedule is essential. FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION - LIVE IN ONLY. (Not a holiday job).
Requirements
Must be under 11 st/147lbs/66kg (light enough and suitable height to ride 14hh ponies). Previous experience working full-time on a professional yard essential. You need to be self-motivated and a good leader. Interview and references required. Live-in only. Please do not apply if you are unable to attend an interview or work a paid trial. Overseas applicants must be EU members. Permanent position - to start as soon as possible as I have been let down by the previous suitable applicant.
Required Skills
Equine First-Aid; Schooling; Lunging; Trim/Pull; Exercising.
Required Expertise
Flatwork.
Accommodation
Warm, comfortable, furnished self contained flat suitable for a single person. Bills paid.
Benefits
Help and back-up always available. Some further riding and management training given. Good working atmosphere and friendly, social yard. Close vicinity to shops and local towns.
The Facility
High class dealing / livery yard involved with breaking, schooling and producing all types of horses and ponies. Facilities include indoor and outdoor arena - competitions held. Cross country schooling course. Heated washroom, horse walker, staff canteen etc. A fun and happy working atmosphere, excellent staff. Easy access to local town and shops, city life nearby.