YardandGroom
Salary
£28,000 to £30,000
Work Type
Permanent; Contract
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Optional
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Dates
from Friday, 1 August 2025
Job No
324397
Status
Looking
Updated
02/07/2025
Expires
in one month
Views
104

Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection's Luxury Country House Hotel and Spa, is Seeking a Professional, Motivated Individual who has the Passion and Experience in Handling Horses to fill the Role of the Equestrian Supervisor/Assistant Manager-MUST Be A Min Of Level 2 Teach Qualified!

  • To provide the highest level of care and presentation of the horses and unprecedented service levels to our guests
  • All aspects of yard work duties including; feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip and bandage
  • Keep the yard, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times
  • Schooling horses to keep them well trained and exercised daily
  • Prepare them for guests to ride
  • Escorting hacks around the estate both on foot or riding *Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner
  • Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding
  • Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times (BHS qualified)

A qualified responsible individual who can supervise a small team of staff in the managers absence and deliver the 5* service our guests expect.

Must be able to respond to telephone and email enquiries from guests in an appropriate and timely manner.

Further training is available with BHS Stage 5 on site.

Free uniform and meals.

Please email your CV to equestrian.cpa@dorchestercollection.com

Requirements

Polite, well mannered and presentable.

Able to take charge in the managers absence, offering exceptional customer experiences to our guests and managing staff members.

MUST Be A Min Of Level 2 Teach Qualified!

Ensuring horses are cared for to a very high standard.

It's only a small yard, plenty of riding available.

Would suit someone wishing to train for BHS Stage 4 or get some management experience.

Required Key Skills
Riding First-Aid Equine First-Aid Schooling Lunging Bandaging Plaiting Clipping Teaching Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising People Skills
Required Expertise
Riding School Trekking Working with children Flatwork Hacking
Accommodation

Single shared accommodation MAY be available on site on a temporary basis to facilitate relocation .

No pets.

Job Benefits
  • Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
  • 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants at The Dorchester and Coworth Park
  • Employee Introductory Scheme - £1000
  • Team members' awards and incentives schemes
  • Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
  • Life assurance cover for all team members
  • Uniform laundered complimentarily
  • Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants
  • Complimentary Internet at allocated computers in team areas
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan/Cycle to work scheme
  • Occupational Health, including subsidised massage treatments and health clinics
  • Complimentary Eye Test for VDU users
  • Free Livery for your own horse, subject to suitability
Equestrian Employer Details
Employer No
297970
Website
https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/ascot/coworth-park/
Location
Ascot, Berkshire, UK
Riding School Holiday/Hacking Centre
Equestrian Employer Details

The Equestrian Centre located within the hotel is open for all hotel and non residents to experience the thrill of horse riding, whatever their level or ambition in the saddle. Guests and non residents can ride across our 240 acre private estate and for those wishing to improve their riding ability further, we offer one-to-one or group lessons in basic riding, dressage and polework on our selection of well trained schoolmaster horses and ponies.

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