Head Groom/Barn Manager At Competitive Fei Eventing Barn
Christina Henriksen, Keswick, Virginia, USA
- Pay
- $800 to $1,000 week
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Monday, 20 July 2026
- Job No
- 441345
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 29/06/2026
- Expires
- in one month
- Visa Sponsorship Licence
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- 147
Looking for an experienced Head Groom to join our program at Christina Henriksen Eventing in Keswick, Virginia We are an FEI eventing focused smaller boutique barn, that offers individualized programs for our horses and our clients. Horse welfare is at the forefront of our program as well as correct and fair training and treatment of both horses and humans. Beautiful facilities. Good, appropriate pay. Lovely horses from 4* to 4 year olds and wonderful clients. All normal grooming duties expected with some riding for the right person, and occasional corgi wrangling responsibilities. If you are a team player with a great attitude, good work ethic and have experience with upper-level event horses we’d love to have you. We appreciate hard working, kind people and take good care of them. You will be a valued member of our Team!
Required Key Skills
Equine First-Aid Bandaging Sole Charge People Skills Intelligent HorsemanshipRequired Expertise
EventingAccommodation
New, private 1 bedroom apartment
Job Benefits
-Optional Board for 1 horse -Training -Paid Time Off -Other benefits available if long term employee
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 291761
- Visa Sponsorship Licence
Equestrian Employer Details
Beautiful, upscale property surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed with horse happiness and welfare in all the details. Our main barn is state of the art, with no details spared and has 6 large stalls for the FEI horses and young horses and we have a 3 stall client and employee barn with private tackroom, and a 2 stall run in barn for overflow or horses wanting to live out 24/7. Small wonderful clientele base. Really nice, drama free farm that was newly built and has a lot to offer. Private, new housing available. Owner/Rider is extremely passionate about the horses and our sport. She has produced several horses to the advanced/4* level, and is 5* qualified. Our program is indivialized to each horse and rider to ensure success and appropriate work load. Very hands on program with a great group of horses and people. Our wonderful head girl is going to college in August so there are some big shoes to fill!
