Part Time Family Groom/ Rider -Cowlinge, Suffolk – RR1579

Part Time, experienced Rider/ Groom required, for a lovely, small family yard in a beautiful setting about 15 minutes from Newmarket.

We are looking for someone who can help manage the yard of 6 horses, including 3 hunters and 3 ponies, to a high standard. The successful applicant will be working alongside the family’s long standing groom who has been with them for the last 8 years.

The family hunt and compete in local shows so the groom will be required to help with clipping, plaiting and turn out. The chance to compete is there if the person is keen too.

The yard is beautiful and is kept tidy and clean at all times. All yard duties will be required including mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, turning out and bringing in from the field, exercising, sweeping the yard and adjoining areas.

Someone who can spot injury or illness essential.

A good, experienced rider essential to hack, school and maintain fitness of all horses. the person must be light enough to ride 13.2 ponies.

The hours will be:

• 2-3 Mornings or Afternoons a week (whichever is preferred) plus 1 weekend a month and 1 Saturday a month if possible to allow current groom to take a weekend off.

Someone with an HGV licence would be a great advantage but is not a deal breaker, however a car driver with own transport is a must.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

This really is a lovely opportunity for a good, local rider who would enjoy working on a small private yard, with well behaved and smart horses/ponies. If you would like to compete in local shows (show jumping and dressage) then this could be perfect for you.

As part of the application process, please send riding photos along with your CV/covering letter.

For more information please contact Rebecca  info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk