Working Pupil/Eventing GroomOxfordshire

Job Description

Due to some new event horses and youngsters arriving on the yard this week we are now looking for a third full time groom for our event and livery yard in Oxfordshire.

The position includes all normal yard duties along with grooming at some national and international events. This is not a riding position, but there will be the odd horse that will need exercising.

The position would be suited to someone who is already eventing and have an ambition to achieve a goal on their own horse. You will receive help and training from an international rider with an excellent reputation for training young riders. We will also consider a groom without a horse for this season who prefers doing the 'ground work', due to having four 3*/4* horses of our own to compete.

We have a range of event horses from intro to 4*. They are a mixture of owner’s horses and our own. We compete weekly at national BE and international FEI events therefore you must have a current passport. Part of the job will also involve looking after some full and part liveries that are based with us (eventing/dressage/showjump horses).

The successful applicant will work alongside two other full time grooms (both live onsite) who are committed and ambitious with their own horses and eventing.

Position includes onsite permanent accommodation (no bills to pay & includes wireless internet) in a three bedroom apartment, tuition on your own horse, livery for your own horse included (shavings, haylage & feed included). All vets fees, competition entries, shoeing etc are your responsibility.

We are looking for the right person, someone who is positive, has the right attitude and can fit into the team, who understands and respects why things are done a certain way and is aware that working with horses is hard work.

NVQ training available if candidate interested.
No pets allowed - horse only

Candidates will be interviewed over the phone and if suitable will then be invited to a yard interview with our Head Girl.

Requirements

Must be able to plait.
Must hold a passport as travel to Europe for some competitions.

Required Skills

Driving license; Lunging; Plaiting; Exercising.

Required Expertise

Eventing.

Accommodation

Onsite three bedroom appartment
No pets allowed

Benefits

Own horse welcome
Regular tuition
NVQ training available

The Facility

Two barns with 15 Monarch stables.
20 x 60 Outdoor school with mirrors.
60x60 Grass jumping and dressage arena.
Walker.
Lunge pen.
Individual turnout fields.
Excellent hacking on neighbouring farmland.