Senior Groom (Equine)

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established equestrian organisation for an experienced Senior Groom. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and dedicated equestrian professional to play a key role in the day-to-day management of a busy yard, ensuring exceptional standards of horse care while supporting and leading a small team.

The successful candidate will be passionate about horse welfare, thrive in a hands-on environment, and be confident managing horses of varying temperaments.

Key Responsibilities

Horse Care

• Deliver exceptional daily care, including feeding, grooming, mucking out, turnout, and general stable management.
• Monitor horse health and wellbeing, reporting concerns and administering treatments as required.
• Prepare horses for exercise, veterinary and farrier visits, transport, and competitions.
• Maintain accurate health and treatment records.

Yard Management

• Ensure the yard, stables, tack rooms, and feed areas are maintained to the highest standards.
• Manage feed, bedding, and yard supplies.
• Support the organisation of veterinary, farrier, and other equine healthcare appointments.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the yard in the Yard Manager's absence.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, support, and mentor junior grooms and yard staff.
• Delegate daily tasks and maintain high standards across the team.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees and work experience students.

Competitions & Events

• Travel to competitions and events when required.
• Prepare horses and equipment for transport.
• Maintain the highest standards of horse care and presentation while away from the yard.

Requirements

Essential

• Significant experience working within a professional equestrian yard.
• Confident rider with excellent horse handling skills.
• Strong understanding of equine health, nutrition, and welfare.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience supervising staff or assisting with yard management.
• Competition grooming experience.
• Relevant equine qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence and horsebox driving experience.

Benefits

• £28,000 Basic Salary
• Accommodation available with council tax and water bills included. Quarterly utility allowance for electric & gas
• Company pension
• Holiday allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Sick pay