Part Time Groom, Needham Market, Suffolk

Racehorse Trader Online Ltd; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Groom to join their small family yard. This role is perfect for someone experienced in horse care, responsible for handling fit, hunting horses and performing essential yard duties. You will be working on Thursday afternoons and Sundays, ensuring the horses are well cared for and ready for their riders. If you have a passion for horses and the skills to manage them confidently, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued.

Qualifications

• Experienced in all yard duties and confident handling large horses.
• Able to commit to specific days and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform all yard work to a high standard including mucking out and feeding.
• Tack up horses for riders and ensure their well-being.

Skills

Horse handling

Yard work experience

Injury spotting

Tacking up horses

Education

Experience in horse care

Job description

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CONTRACT TYPE

Part Time

SHIFT & SCHEDULE

Job Description

Part Time experienced Groom required to cover Full Time Groom’s days off.

This is a small family yard with 3, possibly 4 large horses, so the successful person must be confident and capable handling fit, hunting horses on the ground.

Days required will be Thursday afternoons and a split shift on Sundays.

The Position will involve:

1. All yard work to a high standard - mucking out, sweeping, hays, waters, etc.
2. Tacking up horses for the riders and untacking
3. Tack cleaning
4. Turning horses out and bringing them in from the field
5. Checking for injury and reporting to owner or head groom
6. Brushing off and picking out feet
7. Making sure hay and water are in stables and feed when required

The Person will be:

1. Local to the area
2. Experienced in all yard duties
3. Able to spot injury or illness
4. Confident and capable handling large, fit horses
5. Able to commit to the Thursday pm and split shift Sunday
6. Happy to tack up for the riders

A good hourly rate will be paid to the successful person who can provide fully checkable horse-related references.