Full-Time Riding Groom/Barn Manager – Franklin, Tennessee

Private show jumping farm in Franklin, Tennessee is currently seeking a full-time Riding Groom/Barn Manager to join our team.

This is a 6-day-a-week position (Mondays off), involving both riding/exercising (flatwork and some jumping) and managing the care of our horses. We currently have 11 horses on-site, including:

• 5 boarding horses
• 4 personal jumpers (ranging from green to seasoned, jumping 1.20M–1.40M)
• 2 retired horses

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Riding, grooming, and maintaining our personal show horses
• Managing veterinary and farrier appointments for the entire barn
• Ordering feed, hay, shavings, straw, supplements, and other supplies
• Packing and preparing for horse shows
• Assisting with night checks as needed
• Attending shows and assisting with horse preparation for competition

You’ll be working alongside a full-time staff member who has been with us for 20 years. He handles stall cleaning and general barn maintenance Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, you will need to either arrange additional help or handle the stalls yourself, depending on the show schedule and time of year.

Show Schedule: We travel and compete throughout the year, including at venues such as Wellington, Lexington, Lake Placid, Upperville, the Hamptons, and various local shows.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and a high standard of horse care
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Flexibility with hours and responsibilities as needed
• A “no task is beneath me” attitude, teamwork is essential

Housing: On-site apartment housing is provided as part of the position.

Driving truck and trailer and night checks (bringing in horses or turning out dependent on weather).

One bedroom apartment with all necessary furnishings. Wireless internet, cable, and all utilities provided.

Full health insurance, adequate time off after a year's employment.