- Salary
- Depends on Experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 427131
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 2/28/2025
- Expires
- in 20 hours
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- 853
Private estate in Herefordshire seeks enthusiastic and committed Weekend Groom for family yard.
The weekend groom would be in sole charge of 5 horses and 3 ponies as well as the management and organisation of vet / farrier and riding activities as needed.
Seeking an individual who favours natural horsemanship techniques, or has a strong interest in learning more about this practice and is happy to undergo the relevant training.
This is a live-out position with a minimum working requirement of 3 weekends per month and their associated bank holidays. Normal working hours are 9am – 6pm in the summer months and 8am – 5pm in the winter months.
HGV licence preferred but not essential.
Salary based on experience.
To apply for this position please send covering letter and CV along with any available relevant written references.
Requirements
Clean UK driving licence and own car
DBS check
Experienced and competent rider, comfortable working with all breeds of horses from shetland ponies to 17.2h Clydesdales.
Competent jumper
Physically fit
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Equine First-Aid Schooling Lunging Plaiting Clipping Teaching Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising Natural Horsemanship People Skills Long ReiningRequired Expertise
Sole ChargeJob Benefits
Pension
HGV training for the right candidate
Competitive salary
- Employer No
- 416647
- Location
- Hereford, Herefordshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
Beautiful private home and yard in rural Herefordshire. The farm has own facilities (outdoor arena / show jumps / cross country jumps) and miles of off-road hacking around the farm.