Show Groom

Spruce Meadows; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier equestrian facility in Calgary is seeking an experienced Competition Groom to join their team. The role involves caring for horses, maintaining a clean stable, and preparing horses for competition. Candidates must have horse show experience and be physically fit. A valid Class 5 Driver's License is also required. This full-time position offers health benefits and on-site housing. Interested applicants should email their resume to the provided address.

Benefits

Health benefits

On-site staff housing

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must possess physical fitness to lift heavy objects like bales and poles.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for horses, ensuring their well-being.
• Maintain a clean and organized stable environment.
• Prepare horses for competition and perform grooming tasks.

Skills

Horse Show experience

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

The Horse Program at Spruce Meadows is looking to add an experienced Competition Groom to our friendly and hardworking roster. Horse Show experience is a must, FEI experience an asset. This is a full-time, salary position with health benefits and on-site staff housing is available.

The ideal candidate is hardworking, detail-oriented, dedicated, and capable of working well in a team or as an individual. Evenings and weekend shifts are required along with travel to competitions.

Responsibilities (included, but not limited to)

• feeding
• mucking out
• turnout
• tacking up
• lunging
• bathing
• braiding
• clipping
• wrapping
• caulking
• keeping the stable in top shape

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, and have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Prior competition horse experience is a must; show facility experience is a bonus but not a requirement.
• Applicants must be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects like square bales, jump standards, poles, etc.
• Ability to problem‑solve and exhibit conflict‑resolution skills.
• Grooms living on‑site will be housed in renovated apartments with all amenities and have access to a staff vehicle. No pets are allowed in staff housing.
• Applicants with allergies to animals, dust, straw, grass, etc. are not encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment

The Spruce Meadows Mission Statement, the focus on excellent service, and the heart and mind of the Southern Family is always at the forefront. This includes, but is not limited to, Spruce Meadows e‑mail protocol, quotations, contracts, general correspondence, and verbal communications; both in person and via telecommunications (see Spruce Meadows Policy and Procedure Manual, Spruce Meadows Code of Conduct, Spruce Meadows Confidentiality Agreement).

All Spruce Meadows employees are expected to demonstrate and uphold the Spruce Meadows Mission Statement.

Applying

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to:

Spruce Meadows

RE: Competition Show Groom Position

Email: [e-mail]