Groom/Rider For Private Owned Show-Jumping YardMonmouthshire

Job Description

We are looking URGENTLY for somebody to look after our 3 show-jumpers Monday to Saturday(8am to 6pm). Duties inlude: Exercising/Mucking Out/Turning Out/General Yard Duties/Clipping/Pulling Manes/Washing etc. Possibility for right person to compete. Candidate must ride confidently, and be competent with a Stallion.
You will ideally have experience of jumping at BSJA level 1.20+ and be capable of riding on the flat and schooling to a very high standard.
Own transport is essential. Position is SOLE CHARGE so applicant must be knowledgeable and confident enough to work alone with horses and not mind being on your own 24hrs per day! This is not a position for somebody who wants a great social life - perfect for somebody who wants to work with 3 lovely horses, and enjoy the quieter life.

Requirements

- MUST BE ABLE TO HANDLE A FIT SHOWJUMPING STALLION
- Mucking Out
- Grooming
- Clipping
- Plaiting
- Riding/Schooling/Jumping if able
- General Yard Duties
- Sole Charge
- Reliable
- Jump experience is a bonus, but a high level of dressage/flatwork is adequate as I can do the jumping

Required Skills

Riding; Handling Youngstock; Schooling; Lunging; Bandaging; Plaiting; Clipping; Trim/Pull; Sole Charge; Exercising.

Required Expertise

Dressage; Show Jumping; Sole Charge; Flatwork.

Accommodation

Comfortable Barn Conversion, all meals provided, all bills paid, you will be one of the family. Can bring own horse/pet with you.

Benefits

Live in position - Room in family home, all meals provided, transport if necessary etc
4 weeks paid holiday per year + 1.5 days off per week
Training available if wanted
Chance to compete for right person
Work with top class show jumpers
Opportunity to bring own horse

The Facility

Privately owned show jumping and livery yard. Excellent facilities including - Outdoor Menage, Solarium, Washbay, Off road hacking, 11 stables.