Rider/FEI Groom

ONiO AS; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Housing

401k

PTO

Job summary

Pomponio Ranch in California is seeking a Rider/ FEI Groom to support our show jumping program, capable of independently riding and grooming at a high level. You will manage, ride, and prepare horses for training sessions and competitions, including warm-ups and light schooling.

Traveling domestically and internationally, you will oversee daily horse care, monitor health, and ensure horses are show-ready. Join a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FEI experience.
• Willing to travel 30-45 weeks per year.
• Proven experience riding and exercising show jumping horses.
• Ability to manage multiple horses independently, both at home and while traveling.
• Strong horsemanship and attention to detail in both riding and care.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Exercise, flat, and condition horses at a high level per program directives.
• Prepare horses for training and competition, including warm-ups and light schooling.
• Perform rehabilitation and conditioning rides as prescribed by vet/lead rider.
• Maintain consistent programs for each horse at home and while traveling.
• Communicate horse performance, behavior, soundness, and readiness to lead rider.
• Execute FEI-level grooming duties independently at home and on the road.
• Tack, untack, bathe, clip, braid, and present horses professionally.
• Oversee daily horse care including feeding, basic health monitoring, and turnout coordination.
• Maintain tack and equipment organization and cleanliness.
• Travel domestically and internationally (including Europe) as sole caretaker for assigned horses.
• Ensure horses are show-ready throughout the competition cycle.
• Support veterinary and farrier visits and follow through on care plans.

Skills

FEI experience

Horse riding

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Pomponio Ranch is seeking a Rider/ FEI Groom to support our show jumping program. This is a role designed for someone who can independently ride, manage, and prepare horses at a high level, while also handling grooming responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise, flat, and condition horses at a high level in alignment with the program and lead rider's instructions
• Prepare horses for training sessions and competition, including warm-up rides and light schooling as directed
• Execute rehabilitation and conditioning rides as prescribed by the veterinarian and/or lead rider
• Maintain consistency in each horse's program both at home and while traveling
• Communicate clearly with the lead rider on horse performance, behavior, soundness, and readiness
• Perform all FEI-level grooming duties independently, both at home and while traveling
• Tacking, untacking, bathing, clipping, braiding, and overall presentation of horses
• Oversee daily horse care including feeding, basic health monitoring, and turnout coordination
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of tack, equipment, and horse areas
• Travel domestically and internationally (including Europe) as the sole person responsible for assigned horses
• Ensure horses are properly prepared, managed, and show-ready throughout the competition cycle
• Support veterinary and farrier visits, including follow-through on care plan

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of FEI experience
• Must be able to travel 30-45 weeks of the year.
• Proven experience riding and exercising show jumping horses
• Ability to manage multiple horses independently, both at home and while traveling
• Strong horsemanship and attention to detail in both riding and care
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a high-performance team

Benefits:Health, Dental, Vision, Housing, 401k, PTO.