Exercise Rider- Thetford, Norfolk (accommodation available) – RR1824

Experienced Exercise Rider required for beautiful, top class training and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Thetford, Norfolk.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm and working alternate weekends with a day off in lieu as compensatory rest. The position would come with company accommodation.

Tasks and Activities:

• Riding racehorses returning from injury or weakness upto and including cantering exercise, for maximum of 2 to 3 lots per day.
• Assisting in the rehabilitation of horses through the correct and approved procedures including treadmill, water treadmill, swimming, assisting farriers and veterinary surgeons as required.
• Assisting with the distribution of food and bedding and the disposal of soiled and dirty materials.
• Carrying out routine duties including mucking out, feeding and grooming horses within the stud.
• Travelling horses to exercise or move to other locations as directed.
• Preparation of horses for sales and attending bloodstock sales as necessary.
• Conducting all tasks in accordance with and observing the health and safety policies including the correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Any other ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience and competency at riding thoroughbreds. (essential)
• Use of rehabilitation equipment. (desirable, training will be given)
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of Right to work in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be provided for this job role.

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

To apply, please include an up to date CV and riding photos