Rachel
Blakeney, Gloucestershire, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 441001
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 52
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Cohabiting
- Occupation
- Administration/groom
- Height
- 1.61m = 5' 3"
- Weight
- 80 kgs = 12 st 8 lb
- Smoke
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire)
- Work Types
- Permanent
- Earliest Start
- Jun 2026
- Salary
- £27,000 (or pro rata)
- Job Types
- General Groom; Rescue; Rehabilitation; Farm Office Staff; Secretarial/Admin
Bio
I have been out of horses for 10 years working in administration but it is giving me enough satisfaction. I worked in horses from age 15 to 40 at elite level and would like to re-enter the equine field as I miss it so much .Qualifications
National Certificate in the Management of Horses -Hartpury College
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 2
Duties of Current Occupation
1989 - 2009 Equestrian Yard Manager/Groom/Competition/Rehabilitation (Full Time) Groom at international events including European Championships with Britain (2007), Olympic Games with Germany (2004) and Young Rider Europeans with Britain (2002)
Equine Work Experience
Experienced groom been out of the industry for 10 years wanting to come out of retirement. Would like a small yard grooms role to ease me back in.
Specialities
Worked in Eventing and Equine rehabilitation. Worked in dressage with stallions, turned out for international competition.
Type of Ride Work
Mainly hacking for fitness.
Competition Details
Yes, professional groom for Nick Burton, William Fox Pitt, Fiona Bigwood, Gemma Appleton, Bettina Hoy, Andrew Hoy, Zara (Philips) Tindall, HRH Princess Ann
