Head Groom / Manager

YardandGroom; Brimpsfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

YardandGroom in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on head groom/manager to lead a small team (2-3 assistants) and look after clients' ponies. This full-time role includes on-site accommodation if needed, with live-in being optional, and pays from £2,200 per month.

You'll be responsible for coordinating daily care, training, and stable duties, ensuring high standards across riding, polo, and equestrian activities while handling client relations and welfare.

Qualifications

• Good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience with ponies is desirable.
• Ability to manage a small team and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2–3 staff and oversee client ponies.
• Coordinate daily care, training and stable duties.

Skills

Riding

Driving license

Bandaging

Plaiting

Clipping

Sole Charge

Exercising

Job description

The offering is a full time head groom / manager position with onsite accomodation if needed, the role is managing the team (2 or 3 others) and looking after some client’s ponies.

Pay from £2,200 month

Work Type Permanent

Work Time Full-time

Live-In Live-In Optional

Bring Own Horse Training Available Non-Smoker

Expires in one month

Requirements

We are looking for somebody who has a good attitude. We can show you everything else.

Required Key Skills

• Riding


• Driving license


• Bandaging


• Plaiting


• Clipping


• Sole Charge


• Exercising

Required Expertise

• Hunting


• Livery


• Polo


• Racing


• Flat


• Riding School


• Sole Charge


• Working with children


• Flatwork


• Hacking


• Western Reining

Accommodation

Recently refurbished modern Cotswold stone building.

Job Benefits

• PAYE - Bonus - Chance to play polo sometimes