Rider / Groom – Bury St Edmunds- REF RR1526

Position Filled
Posted on
December 1, 2023
Location
Suffolk
Job Type
Permanent / Part-time / Employed / Self employed / Freelance / Live in / Live out
Role
Private Household & Estate / Farm & Equestrian / Groom / Equestrian

We are looking for an experienced Rider / Groom to help a lovely family with their children’s ponies/horses.  Their current groom is leaving after 4 fantastic years. The family are hoping someone can help them 12-15 hours a week over 3 days, doing roughly 3-4 hours each day.

Times and days can be flexible. More hours available if the person requires –  working for friends / neighbours of the family.

Accommodation available if needed.

The successful person must be light enough to ride a 14 hand pony. The family have 4 horses in total that all do Pony Club/Eventing/Hunting/Show Jumping and Dressage.

The position will include:

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Turning horses out and bringing in
  • Rugging up
  • Keeping the yard looking tidy
  • Hacking and general fitness work
  • Canter work
  • Flatwork
  • Ride and lead
  • Preparing horses for shows
  • Clipping, plaiting, pulling manes (this is not essential but would be a real advantage)

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk