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