Experienced Stud Groom
Mount St John Equestrian, Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, YO7, UK- Type
- Salary
- Depends on Experience
- Work Type
- Temporary; Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 377165
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 3/16/2021
- Expires
- in 1 month
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Experienced Stud Groom wanted to join the team caring for 60 dressage brood mares due to foal this season, their foals and rebreeding, with a high proportion of ET.
This is a full time live in position due to the nature of the role and will involve some night work on a shared shift pattern to cover 24/7 by the team through the foaling season (March-July), but regular hours the rest of the year.
Experience foaling on a commercial stud with large numbers of foalings previously seen is essential, as well as competence handling warmblood youngsters.
Qualified AI technician preferable
Candidates should fit the following;
- animal welfare above all
- motivated and good work ethic
- team player
- attention to detail
- very tidy/ OCD
- common sense
This role is hard work but very rewarding seeing all the foals being born and being a key part in their start and early years of development prior to joining the riders and the competition team or being sold to exciting new homes all over the world.
The stud is located in rural North Yorkshire, UK. A valid driving license is required and experience transporting horses in case of an emergency.
Salary commensurate with experience
For further questions or to apply please email enquiries@mountstjohnequestrian.co.uk including a cover letter & CV.
Role to start 1st April
Required Key Skills
- Driving license
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Stud
Accommodation
Beautiful 2 bedroom appartment onsite in stunning north yorkshire countryside
- Employer No
- 345495
- Name
- Mount St John Equestrian
- Website
- https://www.mountstjohnequestrian.co.uk/
- Location
- Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, UK
- Facility Type
Set in 200 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside Mount St John and our adjoining 2 farms is where we keep around 150 horses. We specialise in breeding top dressage foals which are sold worldwide and also retain and train some youngsters every year, which are competed through the levels up to International GP dressage. We focus on the mares side and don't have any stallions on site.
