Testimonials

The testimonials below come from all over the world and reflect only some of the people who have chosen to write to us about YardandGroom.com. If you would like to share your own experience, please send a note to feedback.

  • Open quoteIts a great site as it notifies you about jobs and employers can also find someone and contact themClose quote

    Elizabeth, Staffordshire, UK, 2 Oct 2011
  • Open quoteI have found some very good jobs on this Site and would recommend it to those who want a job with horsesClose quote

    Phillip, Hertfordshire, UK, 30 Sep 2011
  • Open quoteUsing yardandgroom I found an amazing working student position at an eventing barn and have learned so much since I have been here. thank you yardandgroom!Close quote

    Jaymi, Maryland, US, 30 Aug 2011
  • Open quoteI think this is a brilliant site! Got a wide range of jobs to look at in a wide range of areasClose quote

    Katherine, Wiltshire, UK, 20 Aug 2011
  • Open quoteFound 2 great people through yard and groom - thanks a millClose quote

    Polo Wicklow, Wicklow, Ireland, 9 Aug 2011
  • Open quotethrough yard and groom i found a wonderfull job. thanx yard and groom , im very pleased with my new position!Close quote

    Joke, Utrecht, Netherlands, 20 Jul 2011
  • Open quoteI used this site to gain employment a few years back and now I'm an employer I've found my staff here! You have the biggest database of potential employees to choose from which is very handy indeed. Well done, I would definitely recommend Yard and Groom to other employers.Close quote

    Shailer Racing, Waikato, Australia, 12 Jul 2011
  • Open quoteI have used Yard and Groom alot and have made alot of great contacts and I have got lots of job offers and placements through the site, it's my favourite place to look for horse jobs, love it ! Thankyou Yard and Groom!Close quote

    Alison, Down, Ireland, 8 Jul 2011
  • Open quoteGreat site with infinite opportunities, even fitting your individual specifications and qualifications! If you are looking for a job in the equine industry, this is the place to go! 100 percent reliable in helping you get a job! Thank you Yard and Groom!Close quote

    Emilia, Maryland, US, 20 Jun 2011
  • Open quoteA great site found the perfect person for our summer jobClose quote

    Rectory Stables, Tipperary, Ireland, 14 Jun 2011
  • Open quoteI bought many good horses wıth the help of Yard and groom ThanksClose quote

    Arden, Turkey, 11 Jun
  • Open quoteThank all the staff at this website for their efforts. I like too much this website thank you.Close quote

    Rabie, Pomorskie, Poloand, 30 May 2011
  • Open quoteWithout this website I would not be where I am today. When I graduated high school I got a job through Yard and Groom working at an eventing yard in the States which was amazing! A couple years later I found another placement at an eventing yard in England. It not only was a great position where I gained valuable experience but I also found out about the university I now attend for Equine Sports Science. I am from Alberta, Canada, now in my second year at Hartpury College and loving it. Thank you Yard and Groom!!!Close quote

    Thalia, Alberta, Canada, 23 May 2011
  • Open quoteI have been extremely impressed with the quality and number of qualified applicants for my recently posted job offering, which has now been filled. Yard and Groom is a site that I will be recommending to all of my associates here in the US as an outstanding site for quality equestrian connections!Close quote

    George, New Hampshire, US, 5 May 2011
  • Open quoteGreat website! Just put up a working student position ad two days ago and already get numerous job offers :)Close quote

    Becca, Virginia, US, 8 Apr 2011
  • Open quoteI love your website! I found the most amazing resident student opportunity in less than a week of finding your site! This job has opened up so many doors for me already in the horse world and i have only been here for 3 months of my year long internship! I feel like when Im done here I will be able to find another position closer to home and not worry about not finding a job...your website is awsome, and what your doing for us horse people is very cool! Thanks!!Close quote

    Jaymi, US, 5 Apr 2011
  • Open quoteDear Yard and Groom, I love your website! It's great! Sincerely, SarahClose quote

    Sarah, Oregon, US, 27 Mar 2011
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    Just a quick note to say thanks for all the replies your site brought me. I have someone starting soon and wouldn't hesitate to use Yard & Groom again, should the need arise. What a great business to run - good luck in its growth. Best wishes, Di. Sussex
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    Di, West Sussex, UK, 27 Mar 2011
  • Open quoteHello! I am having great success with the site, and I love everything about it so far. Thank you so much for the site!! Best, Roxanne AgrusoClose quote

    Roxanne, New Jersey, US, 18 Mar 2011
  • Open quoteTHANK YOU Yardandgroom.com! On the 12th of April I will go to Ireland and forfill one of my biggest dreams! Work with horses in another country! I would not have gotten this opportunity without you! Kind regards EmelieClose quote

    Östergötland, Sweden, 28 Feb 2011
  • Open quotewoo hoo !! i found my current job on this fantastic site within days of becoming a member, i love my job very much and intend to be with my yard for years to come :)Close quote

    Sara, Nottinghamshire, UK, 23 Feb 2011
  • Open quoteMany thanks yard and groom, after been a member of the site for a few weeks I was offered a job at Club Equus llp, where I'm very happy and everything is going great!Close quote

    Lee, Staffordshire, UK, 15 Feb 2011
  • Open quoteJust wanted to say a big thanks to the organisers of this website, after a few months of looking and trying I have found my dream job on an eventing yard. THANK YOU! Word of advice for job seekers is don't give up, keep looking and you will find the right job for you!!Close quote

    Jen, UK, 7 Feb 2011
  • Open quotethis is a very clean, fun and organized website and very friendly and easy to use. I have been successful at getting in contact with other barns and I am continuing in looking for the right match of being a working student for a high level eventing barnClose quote

    Katelin, California, US, 28 Jan 2011
  • Open quoteHello there, Thank you for having such an amazing site!!! I have found my dream job because of you!! Thank you for giving access to so many diffrent jobs it is really great! Thank you!!!!Close quote

    Kathryn, Ontario, Canada, 24 Jan 2011
  • Open quoteHiya! Because of this wonderful website I have recently been employed at a wonderful facility in my dream position so first, thank you! I recommend it to all my friends in the industry looking for work.Close quote

    Faye, New Jersey, US, 13 Jan 2011
  • Open quoteExcellent web site guys at Y & G... I start the job I longed for on monday. I'M SO HAPPY!!!! (advice people... make sure you do a bloody good profile with lots of pics, you'll have no probs!!)Close quote

    Christopher, Essex, UK, 6 Jan 2011
  • Open quoteGreat site! Easy to understand the site, very very good : )Close quote

    Emma, Gävleborg, Sweden, 2 Dec 2010
  • Open quoteThis website is fantastic and very helpfulClose quote

    Kevin, Herefordshire, UK, 29 Nov 2010
  • Open quotehello I have been offered a job at a international show jumping yard in germany I am so excited this is such a good website thankyou yard and groom !!!! xClose quote

    Abigail, Cornwall, UK, 28 Oct 2010
  • Open quoteWhat a great site. Can not believe the response we have had to our vacancy. Have 2 girls coming. When they move on will be back to look for more help.Close quote

    Palace Lodge Sport Horse Stable, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, 20 Oct 2010
  • Open quoteyour website is the best and super.Close quote

    Nadeem, Punjab, Pakistan, 20 Aug 2010
  • Open quoteSuch

    a useful site, I have been spoilt for choice, so many great applicants. I have just found the ideal person. Many

    thanks.Close quote

    Springhill Riding Club, Antigua And Barbuda, 1 Aug 2010
  • Open quoteThis site, I find is

    extremely useful in finding places within my provinces that are hiring & are within the horse business. I'd

    recommend this site to anybody who was looking for work in the equine industry.Close quote

    Brealyn, Alberta, Canada, 17 Jun 2010
  • Open quoteI have found this website

    very helpful and has plenty of opportunities and have had a few job offers so thankyou yard and groom!Close quote

    Katie, Lancashire, UK, 10 Jun 2010
  • Open quoteI got offered

    my dream job in Canada. Thankyou yard and Groom for this awsome website. Anyone looking for work whether begginer or

    experienced will find it here
    Cassie!Close quote

    Cassie, Western Australia, Australia, 8 Jun 2010
  • Open quoteTop Side! I have found a

    verry best job in 3 weeks. Best wiches ConnyClose quote

    Conny, Bremen, Germany, 3 Jun 2010
  • Open quotethanks so much

    yardandgroom team, for making such a wondeful website. the opprotunities that i found are perfect. i just started using

    this site today and i already found two job positions. this is amazing to have something so easy to use and finding

    friendly people to offer us jobs. thanks so much again.
    catherine from new jerseyClose quote

    Catherine, New Jersey, USA, 23 May 2010
  • Open quoteThanks Yard and Groom I have been

    offered a fantastic job for the summer and had interest from other yards.Close quote

    Amy, Kent, UK, 3 May 2010
  • Open quoteIt is a

    great site and I have always found good staff through your company. Many thanks
    best wishes
    SueClose quote

    Sue, Nearlyheaven, Haute-Vienne, France, 20 Apr 2010
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    The support from Yard and Groom has been fantastic. Thank you to Susi for getting back to me so quickly with all of

    my questions. I highly recommend this website to all prospective employers and candidates. Great job and well done.

    ClareClose quote

    Clare, Berkshire, UK, 29 March 2010
  • Open quoteWhat a brilliant site! Got the first

    job I applied for. Many ThanksClose quote

    Suzie, UK, 29 Mar 2010
  • Open quoteThank you YardandGroom i found my

    dream job and had over 5 people contact me for work thankyou thankyou thankyouClose quote

    Kathy, UK, 23 Mar 2010
  • Open quoteMany

    thanks for your fantastic support in helping us contact people with a passion for horses.Close quote

    New Hampshire Equine Centre, South Africa, 12 Feb 2010
  • Open quoteThank you too for being so

    prompt in dealing with my emails. You guys were just great last year and I tell all my friends to use your website re

    getting staff.
    Keep up the good work.Close quote

    Clare, Berkshire, UK, 9 Feb 2010
  • Open quoteWe have had

    massive interest in the positions available at our yard. We have only been advertising for a few days!! Very pleased

    with Y and G.Close quote

    Pinnacle Equestrian, Surrey, UK, 9 Feb 2010
  • Open quoteI found exactly what I was

    looking for in just a few weeks. I love this site!!!Close quote

    Chelsey, Indiana, USA, 3 Feb 2010
  • Open quoteI found my job in New Zealand

    on this site and had am awesome 14 months working abroad...excellent site Thanx!Close quote

    Emily, Somerset, UK, 15 Jan 2010
  • Open quoteWhat a fantastic service,

    a lot of replies within a very short space of time, 11 days, 3 interviews later and I have taken on a super girl to

    become part of the team on my yard. Thank you.Close quote

    Sue, Worcestershire, UK, 15 Jan 2010
  • Open quotebrilliant website i

    personally could not see anything that could be improved :DClose quote

    Alice, West Sussex, UK, 26 Nov 2010
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    Dear Susi,
    YET again, - your wonderful site has provided me with a fantastic new member of staff, after only 2 weeks. I have been

    using you for about 4 years now, ALWAYS with success, and cannot commend your website and business more highly. Am

    absolutely thrilled with every part of the service, and will continue to use you (exclusively) as long as I am in

    business!!

    Very, very well done indeed, Very reasonable costs, fantastic service, superb, easy to navigate and use website, etc.

    etc. THANK YOU AGAIN!
    Sheila
    www.meadowspre.co.ukClose quote

    Sheila, Wiltshire, UK, 2 Oct 2009
  • Open quoteY&G Is the easiest to

    use equine job site out there.Close quote

    Claire, Nebraska, USA, 21 Sep 2009
  • Open quoteWithin 3 weeks of looking

    on Yard and Groom, I found my dream job at a top Arabian Ranch in Texas as a General Manager. This is a fantastic site!

    Thanks Yard and Groom!Close quote

    Connie, Missouri, USA, 31 Aug 2009
  • Open quoteGreat response using this

    site...I have been placed in a job through this site with a fantastic trainer..
    ThanksClose quote

    Anon, Australia, 30 Aug 2009
  • Open quoteNot only have i had lots of

    work due to this wonderful website i have had chance to build us a fantastic reputation on the wirral cheshire and have

    met some wonderful friends and really dont no were i would be without yard and groom! thank you very very

    much.Close quote

    Hannah, Cheshire, UK, 27 Aug 2009
  • Open quoteDuring several years I have used

    Yard and Groom as a job seeker, I became as a instructor good places whit nice people al over the world, I thank Yard

    and Groom to give me those possibilitys.
    ThanksClose quote

    Marc, Belgium, 20 Aug 2009
  • Open quoteI love this site! I am not

    actively seeking employment, as I am still a student but with how the economy has been, I like to know where the best

    jobs are in the country and what salaries are like. Yardandgroom is the best way to keep up so that when I graduate in

    June I will get the best job for me in the best area. I've tried using other equestrian job search sites but they're

    often hard to navigate and want a ton of information before letting you in. Yardandgroom is easy to navigate and

    doesn't require me to give more information than I'm comfortable with over the internet. If anything, I wish there were

    ever more jobs posted here--it's great!Close quote

    Faye, OHIO, USA, 1 Aug 2009
  • Open quoteJust want to say that this

    is a very good site! You have helped me to get jobs I never thought was able to find! Thank you!Close quote

    Sara, Jämtland, Sweden, 22 Jul 2009
  • Open quoteI would like the thank

    YardandGroom for a fabulous website. I have recently accepted a job as an event groom and I couldn't be happier. I love

    my new job and I owe it entirely to your website. Thank you :-)Close quote

    Kirsti, Wiltshire, UK, 7 Jul 2009
  • Open quoteI just want to

    thankyou for your wonderful website! I have found the perfect job and i am enjoying it so much. Your website has a great

    variety, and the layout is very professional. I would recommend this website to anyone job seeking & advertising.
    Kind Reguards AnnieClose quote

    Annie, New South Wales, Australia, 4 Jul 2009
  • Open quoteI found this site

    perfect for helping me find a placement and I found what will hopefully be my ideal job which I am combining with a trip

    of a lifetime! It has lots of good information, links to websites and is the only site I have found providing this level

    of comprehensive service.
    Thanks!Close quote

    Virginia, Lancashire, UK, 16 Jun 2009
  • Open quoteThis is a great website, only

    positive comments from me!Close quote

    Katri, Estonia, 14 Jun 2009
  • Open quoteI want to thank Y&G, I

    have just started my new position at a wonderful polo yard and would never have got the position if I hadn't found this

    website. It was easy to find vacancies in my local area and even my partner is now looking for work via this site. Once

    again many thanks Y&G.
    KazClose quote

    Karen, Oxfordshire, UK, 29 Mar 2009
  • Open quoteI cannot sing the

    praises of this site enough! Not only have I found wonderful jobs in the past through this site but the staff are

    incredibly helpful and generous in offering their advice and help. For the small amount it costs, an awful lot is

    received. Would recommend to anyone, whether employee or employer.Close quote

    Catherine, Herefordshire, UK, 24 Mar 2009
  • Open quoteI have always found

    wonderful jobs through yard and groom it has taken me as far as Georgia and Florida in the USA and Edmonton and Ontario

    in Canada and i recently accepted a job in British Columbia and it is a wonderful job with great people. Thank you yard

    and groom for your help in connecting me with wonderful jobs and experiences. My Resume would not be as impressive as it

    is without Yard and Groom!!Close quote

    Dorcella, Ontario, Canada, 12 Mar 2009
  • Open quoteYour site is amazing!!! And

    you people are excellent, I am very impressed!!! Thank you for all your help and kindness - I greatly appreciate all you

    do to help everyone. Thanks again.Close quote

    Dawn, Connecticut, USA, 8 Feb 2009
  • Open quoteyard and groom has been

    very usefull me and is still. i think the website is brillant espesially since it has been updated.Close quote

    Clair, West Lothian, UK, 2 Feb 2009
  • Open quoteomg i love this site. you

    guys are so awesome :DClose quote

    Pam, Ontario, Canada, 1 Feb 2009
  • Open quoteVery good site to

    find contacts.Close quote

    Vivi-Ann Sandnes, Troms, Norway, 29 Jan 2009
  • Open quoteBrilliant website. I advertised

    hoping I would find someone probably from the UK but I had loads of replies not only from UK but also from all over the

    world and have accepted the most wonderful girl from Zimbabawe so I have no hesitation but to say that this is the most

    brilliant website and I will definitely use it again.Close quote

    Susie, UK, 25 Jan 2009
  • Open quoteThis is an

    amazing website. It is easy to navigate and logically laid out. Everything is funtional (no dead links, dead ends, etc.)

    and I've found some fantasic job matches so far. I only recently started looking for work on sites like this and

    yardandgroom is by far the best I've found. If anything could be improved it would be to include as much Western content

    as English.Close quote

    Desiree, British Columbia, Canada, 21 Jan 2009
  • Open quoteHello Y&G!

    You are fantastic! If I would be older maybe I would find a job too :D
    I hope i can buy my love if I can find a job here and if it would happen then I would be happy! thank you for a

    wonderful site! :)

    Helina.Close quote

    Helina, 12 Jan 2009
  • Open quoteThis site is wonderful, very easy to

    use! I found a job quickly with a barn full of wonderful horses and people!Close quote

    Anon, UK, 27 Dec 2008
  • Open quoteexcellent website very

    easy to use
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    Fiona, Aberdeenshire, UK, 21 Dec 2008
  • Open quoteyard and groom is

    great it gives us the chance to look and communicate with other horsey people and there is a massive range of open jobs

    and job seekers on here, also the horses that are for sale on here are great! xxxxx
    Close quote

    Josie, Gloucestershire, UK, 16 Dec 2008
  • Open quoteHello Y&G team.
    Thanks for this webpages which helped me find good summer work twice. I hope that i will find work with horses for next

    summer again.
    I told about this page everybody who like horses and some of my friends found work too. Thamks again.
    With regards Peter from Slovakia.Close quote

    Peter, Trenčín, Slovakia, 29 Nov 2008
  • Open quoteIf this site was a

    man I would marry him!!!!! It had everything I needed. I Fly to the UK on Wednesday from South Africa to start at a

    stunning yard!!!
    Thank You Yard and Groom! You are Fantastic!!!!Close quote

    Jodi, Gauteng, South Africa, 21 Nov 2008
  • Open quoteThank you Yard and Groom for

    helping me find such a wonderful place to be a working student.Close quote

    Tiffney, Utah, USA, 31 Oct 2008
  • Open quoteGreat site, love

    it!Close quote

    Melleny, Gauteng, South Africa, 30 Oct 2008
  • Open quoteI have got a new job at a

    fab stud yard in west midlands thanks to yard and groom thank youClose quote

    Tiffany, Liverpool, UK, 26 Oct 2008
  • Open quoteI have just been offered a

    position at a fabulous yard in Scotland thanks to yardandgroom! I would never have known of the vacancy if it wasn't for

    this site; thank you!Close quote

    Jennifer, Durham, UK, 29 Sept 2008
  • Open quoteAfter only a short time looking

    I have found a wonderful job working for a very nice family with great opportunities to improve my riding. I think this

    website is very user friendly, informative and would definitely recommend it to anyone!! Thank you Y&G :-)

    Close quote

    Jacqueline, UK, 17 Sept 2008
  • Open quoteThanks - Tomorrow I start my working

    student position that I found in no time! This made it SO EASY!Close quote

    Anon, UK, 8 Sept 2008
  • Open quotehave been searching

    various jobsites for the past week and I was very pleasantly surprised at the logic, professionalism and ergonomic

    layout of your site. In addition to your URL & pic features are very unique and will probably be the future of job

    postingClose quote

    Frank, Selangor, Malaysia, 2 Aug 2008
  • Open quotegreat site you guys...we

    are truly lucky to have someone put so much in to a great site and make job hunting so easy@!!Close quote

    Shane, Alberta, Canada, 21 Jul 2008
  • Open quoteThanks a lot - i'm off to work

    in Spain for the summerClose quote

    Nicol, London, UK, 15 Jul 2008
  • Open quoteAlthough I was on here to

    find a job, I also found my husband. He found me on this site and hired me on as his horse trainer. Soon things

    developed further & we were married on 10/25/2007. Thank u soooo much Y&G for finding me more than just a

    job!!!!!Close quote

    Rhonda, Michigan, USA, 14 Jul 2008
  • Open quoteI just wanted to thank you

    for your website!! It is BY FAR the best international equine job search website I have found, and I have been on MANY!

    It is easy to use, and I love the fact that i can upload pics as well as see pics of the facilities and have the option

    of going directly to the website.The set up/ look of the site seems flawless. I have not been employed yet through your

    website, but I am excited about the many opportunities. Thank you!!!
    Sincerely,
    Traci CoatesClose quote

    Traci, Kentucky, USA, 14 Jul 2008
  • Open quoteI registered to Yard and

    Groom on a monday morning and by monday evening I had found my perfect job. I drove to the farm, met the staff and

    started the next day.Close quote

    Chantel, Florida, USA, 11 Jul 2008
  • Open quoteI'd just like to thank

    yardandgroom.com for giving me the wonderful opportunity to find the perfect job. I've been on your site for about two

    years listed as "looking", and today I just moved from Wisconsin to Illinois to pursue a stable manager

    position. I have officially been "placed" and I couldn't be happier. This wouldn't have been possible without

    this website. I have had numerous job offers, but I finally found the perfect fit.

    Thank you so much!

    Lindsay EckertClose quote

    Lindsay, Wisconsin, USA, 1 Jul 2008
  • Open quoteI joined YardandGroom and

    within 48 hours I had been offered a job. Thank you very much. I will recommend you to anyone who might need your

    help.Close quote

    Brian, Yorkshire, UK, 19 Jun 2008
  • Open quoteHi, I recieved my first

    international job through this site and love it! As of today, I have no suggestions on how to improve your site.
    Thanks and hope this helps/ is encouraging!
    -KateClose quote

    Kate, Wisconsin, USA, 6 May 2008
  • Open quoteI think it's great! I

    just found a summer camp job from this site and I'm sure I'll be using it again when the camp is over. It's really easy

    to use! Thanks :)Close quote

    Chardae, California, USA, 5 May 2008
  • Open quoteI just wanted to thank you

    for creating such a wonderful site! I had ended my last job in the salon industry and realized horses were where I

    wanted to be, so I came to this site made a profile and the first job I inquired at I got an interview! While I was

    waiting to find out if I got the job I had a number of other calls of prospect employers. I ended up getting the first

    job I applied for and I couldn't be happier! Thanks yard and groom my Grand Prix dreams could very well have started

    with you!!!!Close quote

    Rachael, Michigan, USA, 20 Mar 2008
  • Open quoteThe best investment we made was to join Y&G. We have had great success recruiting staff for our 2008

    season here at a busy riding school in Crete, Greece. Of course there will always be some applicants who don't take the

    time to read the job description and just apply anyway, but the vast majority on Y&G do make the effort. We

    appreciate this and Y&G has saved us hours finding the right people for our vacancies here.Close quote

    Brett McBain, Ippikos Equestrian Group, Crete, Greece, 18 Mar 2008
  • Open quoteVery good web

    search,thousands to choose from!! And very easy to find what your loking for!! Thanks to Yard and GroomClose quote

    Sullivan, Wexford, Ireland, 17 Mar 2008
  • Open quoteI have used

    yardandgroom as a job seeker and found a wonderful job and now that I manage a barn I have used it to great success to

    find people to work with me. It is a very versitile site that gives lots of information and helps serious job seekers

    and serious employers find eachother with ease. Thanks!Close quote

    Harriet, Ontario, Canada, 12 March 2008
  • Open quoteAll I can say that

    this is the greatest job finding page on the whole wide web! Thank you!Close quote

    Alexandra, Stockholm, Sweden, 4 Mar 2008
  • Open quoteThank you so much for this

    website. I opened up a job profile just for fun, as I finished school and was out of work. Within four days I had a job

    offer that was really outstanding. After a little research of my own, I found a position that will allow me to travel

    and gain experience of a higher caliber than I would have imagined possible! I landed my ideal job in 2 weeks, and it's

    all thanks to you. Not only did the job come quickly, but everyone I contacted through the sight was responsive, helpful

    and friendly. I appreciate the professionalism of everyone involved. Thank you so much for returning me to a career that

    I can really love!Close quote

    Max, Paris, France, 15 Feb 2008
  • Open quoteDear Yard and Groom Team,
    I think you and your site are absolutely fabulous! Being an 'oldie', not only did I manage to put on my profile I also

    managed to get a job! Your site is user friendly, efficient and full of information. I love the warnings you give out

    about dodgy employers, that helps everyone and maintains the integrity of the site. When I was looking for a job,

    someone recommended the Horse and Hound - never heard of it myself!!!!!!
    Keep up the good work and Many thanks,
    Grazyna
    xxClose quote

    Grazyna, Suffolk, UK, 5 Jan 2008