Rider/GroomNorth Yorkshire

The Job

Job No:
16274
Status:
Expired
Title:
Rider/Groom
Type:
Groom-General, Groom-Stud, Rider-English
Work type:
Full Time
Salary:
Negotiable
Live In:
tick
Bring own horse:
tick
Training available:
tick
Posted:
16 Apr 11
Updated:
16 Apr 11

The Yard

Yard No:
1021639
Location:
North Yorkshire United Kingdom
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.