Pay
£600 to £750 week
Work Type
Permanent; Freelance
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Required
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
441180
Status
Looking
Updated
23/6/2026
Expires
en 3 meses
Views
63

Do to our wonderful Head Girl's decision to step away from horses and start a family, we are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic Yard Manager / Head Person to join our private professional full livery yard.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is an accomplished rider, takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of horse care, and above all has a genuine love and understanding of horses.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring excellent horse welfare and a well-organised, professional environment. Duties will include:

Managing all aspects of horse care and yard routines Riding and exercising horses to a competent standard Supervising and motivating staff where required Liaising with owners, vets, farriers, physiotherapists and other professionals Maintaining high standards of turnout, cleanliness and presentation throughout the yard Monitoring horse health and wellbeing, recognising issues promptly and taking appropriate action

Requirements

We are also a small working farm so there are a few none equine tasks that we need help with from time to time.

Dog / House Sitting

Required Key Skills
Riding Schooling Lunging Bandaging Plaiting Clipping Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising Natural Horsemanship People Skills Long Reining
Required Expertise
Livery
Accommodation

A lovely Unfurnished, one bedroom annex, recently refurbished with fridge freezer, dishwasher and cooker. Central heating. The majority of the utility bills are included in the package. Lovely view of the garden

Job Benefits

Easy relaxed working conditions. A varied and rewarding role with responsibility and autonomy to make it your own. Quality on site accommodation, with utilities and white goods. Competitive salary, dependant on experience Opportunity to work with well managed horses and owners who genuinely care, about horse welfare in a private professional environment. Supportive owners who priorities horse welfare and staff wellbeing Long term, secure position for the right candidate.

Employer No
347750
Website
https://www.butlershillfarm.co.uk/
Location
Cowley, Gloucestershire, UK
Private
Equestrian Employer Details

We do what we do because horses are our passion, and we are committed to making sure that all the horses here at Butlers Hill Farm are kept comfortable and safe.

Our equine haven offers superior services and fantastic facilities, where we pride ourselves on our professional caring staff. We provide this to all the horses who are lucky enough to call Butlers Hill Farm 'home'... whether they're our own or someone else's.

If you need a professional and loving home for your equestrian partner, Butlers Hill Farm would love to fill that role for you. See more : website www.butlershilllivery.co.uk and on FB

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