Experienced Head Show Groom / Fei Groom & Barn Supervisor

YardandGroom; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Studio apartment

Job summary

Rocking Basilisk Farms in Aiken, SC seeks an experienced Head Show Groom for a full-time, long-term role. You will oversee daily care of top show jumpers and stallions, coordinate with riders, trainers, veterinarians, and farriers, and supervise a team of grooms while ensuring top-level welfare and presentation.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with willingness to travel. Applicants should have proven FEI grooming experience, strong horsemanship, and a proactive, independent work

Qualifications

• Proven FEI show grooming experience.
• Strong English and Spanish proficiency.
• Experience supervising staff and handling valuable competition horses.
• Knowledge of equine first aid and veterinary aftercare.
• Reliable, proactive, detail-oriented, and independent.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care of upper-level show jumpers and stallions.
• Prepare horses for national and FEI competitions and travel to shows.
• Supervise grooms, organize schedules, and delegate duties.
• Coordinate with riders, trainers, veterinarians, and farriers.
• Monitor health, soundness, behavior, and welfare.
• Administer prescribed medications, including IV and IM injections under veterinary direction where permitted.
• Manage feeding, supplements, treatments, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Maintain accurate care and medication records.
• Organize show equipment, tack, packing, clipping, and presentation.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, safety, and organization.

Skills

FEI grooming

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Horsemanship

Staff supervision

Job description

Head Show Groom / FEI Groom – Aiken, SC

Rocking Basilisk Farms, a private, high-end sport horse breeding and show jumping operation in Aiken, SC, seeks an experienced Head Show Groom for a full-time, long-term position.

We seek a skilled, organized, dependable professional with proven FEI grooming experience, exceptional horsemanship, and leadership abilities. Strong English and Spanish communication skills are essential for coordinating barn staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily care of upper-level show jumpers and stallions.
• Prepare horses for national and FEI competitions and travel to shows.
• Supervise grooms, organize schedules, and delegate duties.
• Coordinate with riders, trainers, veterinarians, and farriers.
• Monitor health, soundness, behavior, and welfare.
• Administer prescribed medications, including IV and IM injections under veterinary direction where permitted.
• Manage feeding, supplements, treatments, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Maintain accurate care and medication records.
• Organize show equipment, tack, packing, clipping, and presentation.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, safety, and organization.

Requirements:

• Proven FEI show grooming experience.
• Strong English and Spanish proficiency.
• Experience supervising staff and handling valuable competition horses.
• Knowledge of equine first aid and veterinary aftercare.
• Reliable, proactive, detail-oriented, and independent.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

We Offer:

Competitive compensation, housing stipend or on-site studio apartment (subject to availability), excellent facilities, and a long-term opportunity.