Rider Groom Required At International Dressage Stables - Start Date October 2026
Collective Equestrian, Bristol, UK
- Salary
- £19,000 to £23,000
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 302564
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 25/09/2026
- Expires
- in one month
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Start date - by 2nd November 2026.
We are looking for a rider groom to join our successful team. The position is live-in. Own horse subject to agreement.
40 hours per week. The salary is £19,000 - £23,000 (subject to age), inclusive of accommodation and utility bills.
Bonus
- £600 payable April 2027 subject to 12 month's continuous employment. (Pro rata payment for starters part way through year.)
- Extra week's pay at Christmas after two continuous years of employment.
5 days per week, 4 weeks paid holiday per year.
A rider groom role at Collective Equestrian involves yard work as well as the schooling and exercising of horses. The successful applicant will ideally be experienced in the handling and backing of young horses.There are approximately 30 horses in training at our stables - ranging from youngsters to international grand prix dressage horses. The successful candidate will be expected to progress younger horses as well as under ride advanced horses. There are competing opportunities in age classes and novice classes. . The applicant joins an existing experienced team of 6 full time staff and 2 part time staff. Follow our Facebook or Instagram page, for a taste of some of the staff who already work at Collective Equestrian.
Top class facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, monarch stables within two american barns. Fantastic newly refurbished accommodation on site.
The ideal applicant will be personable, honest, hardworking, and have:
- Proven experience in working with youngsters and dressage horses;
- Knowledge of and interest in dressage;
- Good time management and enjoy working with others.
Please email your application and CV to info@collectiveequestrian.co.uk
For more information about Collective Equestrian, please visit www.collectiveequestrian.co.uk
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Bandaging Plaiting Clipping Trim/Pull Exercising People SkillsAccommodation
Shared accommodation of high standard.
Job Benefits
Training on own horse available. Accommodation available. Own horse subject to agreement.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 302563
- Website
- http://www.collectiveequestrian.co.uk
Equestrian Employer Details
Dressage yard with 25 horses stabled in American barns Indoor and outdoor schools On site accommodation Beautiful Somerset location