Event Yard Groom: Competition Horses & Autonomy

YardandGroom; Warwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Tuition to develop riding if wanted

Space for a horse if desired

Use of 3.5t lorry

Job summary

Yard and Groom in Radway, South Warwickshire, is seeking a home groom for a small string of eventers and jumpers. The role involves sole charge at times, general yard duties, and collaboration with the team to maintain high standards.

Applicants should have experience with competition and young horses, be confident hacking out, and able to drive a car and a 3.5t lorry. Accommodation and riding tuition are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with competition and young horses.
• Work to a high standard with attention to detail in yard duties.
• Capable of hacking out on competition horses.
• Sympathetic and patient with horses.
• Able to drive a car and a 3.5 ton lorry.

Responsibilities

• Occasional sole charge, otherwise work alongside the head groom.
• May travel to National Shows if desired and run shows at home with autonomy.
• Hacking out with competition horses is required.
• Contribute ideas to improve the team and yard operations.

Skills

Horse handling

Hacking out

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

3.5t lorry driving

Job description

Yard and Groom in Radway, South Warwickshire, is seeking a home groom for a small string of eventers and jumpers. The role involves sole charge at times, general yard duties, and collaboration with the team to maintain high standards.

Applicants should have experience with competition and young horses, be confident hacking out, and able to drive a car and a 3.5t lorry. Accommodation and riding tuition are available.