Head Groom/ Yard ManagerSomerset

Job Description

Small successful private yard of quality dressage horses, medium level and above. Is looking for a mature, experienced head groom with very high personal standards to manage our yard along side owner/rider. Must be able to follow instructions and also step up and take responsibilty in my absense. Current yard manager strongly recommends. Job includes all typical yard duties, including trim/clip/pull and show preparation.
You must be self motivated, have a positive outlook
and a desire to set and achieve very high standards. Some exercising including lunging and hacking, though this is not a riding position. Good sense of responsibility and ability to work using own initiative needed. 7-12,2-5, 5.5 days a week, standard holiday allowance. Start immediately. Email Cv if interested. We are looking for someone to make a long term commitment. Please be honest and don't waste our time applying if you don't fit the description with the relevant experience or have applied unsuccessfully before.

Requirements

Must have experience running a competition yard. Driving licence and own car. Be very conscientious and responsible. Enjoy striving for high standards and taking pride in everything they do with strong attention to detail. Be able to both follow instructions and take responsibility in my absence.

Required Skills

Riding; Driving license; Equine First-Aid; Lunging; Bandaging; Plaiting; Clipping; Trim/Pull; Sole Charge; Exercising.

Required Expertise

Dressage; Sole Charge.

Accommodation

Quality cottage with large garden.

Benefits

Quality individual accomodation, good wage, oppurtunity to travel to shows and training and possibility of own horse.

The Facility

New state of the art dressage yard. Arena, stables, horse walker etc all under one roof. Full CCTV and security systems. All year round turn-out, excellent off-road hacking. Use of an all-weather gallop. Horses ranging from novice to psg level.