Ardgroom Stables are looking for a home/show groom and rider. Based in Carbury, Kildare. Family based run yard with a positive work environment. Looking for someone who has natural horsemanship and to be able to work to a high standard. Able to work well and as a team.

Feeding horses according to individual feeding plans

• Mucking out and maintaining clean, well-bedded stables
• Filling hay, haylage and water
• Turning horses out and bringing them in
• Grooming horses to a high standard
• Washing, clipping and general horse presentation
• Tacking up and untacking horses
• Cleaning tack and maintaining tack rooms
• Rugging and changing rugs when required
• Preparing horses for training and competition
• Applying boots, bandages and basic horse-care equipment
• Monitoring horses for injuries, swelling, illness or changes in behaviour
• Assisting with basic first aid and veterinary/farrier visits
• Keeping wash bays, cross-ties, barns and yard areas clean
• Maintaining feed rooms and storage areas
• Paddock and turnout-area checks
• Helping load and unload horses when required
• Assisting with competition preparation
• General yard maintenance and keeping Ardgroom presented to a professional standard