Head Groom- Hertfordshire FILLED

Position Filled
Posted on
August 13, 2019
Location
Hertfordshire
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time / Live in
Role
Farm & Equestrian / Groom / Equestrian

Full Time experienced Head Groom required for private eventing yard in Hertfordshire.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to join this family yard with two enthusiastic, successful junior riders and their top class eventing ponies/horses.
We are looking for a competent groom with excellent knowledge and experience in British Eventing – preferably having been involved with junior teams.

The successful person will be offered a very competitive salary and a house nearby in return for managing this beautiful family yard.

Assisting with the day to day running of the yard and mentoring two junior riders.
The ability to coordinate their training, liaising with trainers, assisting with event calendar and helping with training at home.

Lorry driver essential ( 7.5T) to drive to the events, training etc.
Excellent turn out skills a very important part of this role to make sure the horses are beautifully prepared for competition- clipping, plaiting, trimming, pulling and top class grooming.

Liaising with farriers, vets, physios and dentists.

The Head Groom will need to be lightweight enough to ride 14.2 ponies as well as larger horses. Must be confident hacking fit horses and working with them on the ground.

There is a part time groom also employed so not a lonely position.

There could be an opportunity to bring your own horse.

Car driver essential and non- smoker.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Rebecca on 07771 655879 or visit our website: www.ruralrecruitmenteastaglia.co.uk