Rider/GroomNorth Yorkshire
The Job
- Job No:
- 16274
- Status:
- Looking
- Title:
- Rider/Groom
- Type:
- Groom-General, Groom-Stud, Rider-English
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Live In:
- Bring own horse:
- Training available:
- Posted:
- 03 Sep 10
- Updated:
- 03 Sep 10
The Yard
- Yard No:
- 1021639
- Name:
- Orcaber Stud
- Location:
- Austwick, North Yorkshire
- Type:
- Breeding/Foaling, Dealer, Livery, Stud
Job Description
Working on a dealing/schooling yard with some liveries. Working as part of a small friendly team helping with all yard duties and schooling a variety of horses/youngsters. We are looking for a confident, capable rider who can confidently jump 1m on a novice horse. You need to know how to teach straightness, outline, carriage, balance etc and understand the correct and conventional way of producing a horse from scratch. Previous experience in bringing on youngsters would be an advantage, an established and sympathetic rider with natural feel and talent is needed. This is a full time live in permanent position. Please DO NOT apply if you are looking for temporary summer work.
Requirements
Must be under 10 1/2 st/147lbs/66kg. You need to be fit, efficient, have an eye for detail, able to accomplish all yard duties to high standards and to schedule. Live-in position only. Please do not apply if you are unable to attend an interview. Permanent position, applicant must be able to start work within the next 4 wks.
Required Skills
Riding; Handling Youngstock; Schooling; Lunging; Sole Charge; Exercising; Starting/Breaking.
Required Expertise
Livery; Sole Charge.
Benefits
Further on job training. Lots of riding/schooling. Good working atmosphere and friendly, social yard. Close vicinity to shops and local towns.
The Facility
Large yard with 26 stables, some livery, full size arena round pen for breaking, horse walker. Set in very good location with lots of good hacking.