- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 380043
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 29/05/2025
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 130
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Stud Manager to join our elite dressage breeding operation, home to over 200 horses including mares and foals, youngstock destined for international success. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a world-class team where excellence, horsemanship and animal welfare are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role: As Stud Manager you will lead the care and daily operations of our stud, overseeing a team and ensuring the highest standards of health and wellbeing for every horse. Responsibilities include: -Managing the care of 200+ horses across all age groups -Leading and motivating a professional team -Delivering and overseeing equine first aid and wound care -Participating in a shared foaling rota for up to 30 mares -Handling and leading horses with confident, kind horsemanship -Maintaining a culture of excellence, hard work and attention to detail
What we are looking for: -Proven experience managing a large scale stud or equine facility -Strong leadership and communication skills -In-depth knowledge of equine health and welfare -Hands-on experience with foaling, youngstock and stallions. -Reliable, motivated and passionate about horses.
Requirements: -Live in Position (own apartment available onsite) -5 days per week including one weekend day -Flexibility during foaling season for overnight duties on a shared rota -Own transport essential -Must be comfortable living in a remote, rural area
What we offer: -Competetive salary based on experience -Onsite accommodation -Work with top-class dressage bloodlines and international prospects -Be part of a professional, passionate and supportive team -A meaningful role in shaping the future of British dressage breeding
If you are ready to take the reins in a high-level breeding programme where hard work meets reward, and animal care is everything, we want to hear from you. Start date from 23rd June 2025.
- Employer No
- 345495
- Website
- https://www.mountstjohnequestrian.co.uk/
- Location
- Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
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.