YardandGroom
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Yard Manager/Head Person

Graham Heath, Authorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

Salary
Competitive
Salary
£25,000 to £23,000
Work Type
Permanent
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Optional
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
318727
Status
Looking
Updated
04/06/2022
Expires
in one month
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1,270

We are looking for an experienced Head Person/Yard Manager to join our busy riding and driving yard. We have a lovely string of horses competing both nationally and internationally from a private family yard.

The role requires a very high standard of care, presentation and personal standards. Turnout here is expected to be immaculate along with the presentation of the yard and equipment.

The role includes all general yard duties, preparation for competition and grooming at events. The ability to clip, plait, trim and turnout to a very high standard is essential. A competent rider is also needed as hacking will be required. Applicants must be trustworthy, dedicated, very reliable and must be able to work as part of a team. Good organisational and communication skills are key along with the skills to be motivational in leading a small team. Previous experience working on a competition yard is desired and experience of sole charge responsibility is essential. Competence and confidence in handling fit and young competition horses is necessary.

This is a great opportunity to join a fun and friendly team and who takes pride in their work.

This is a 5.5 day week, accommodation could be available to the right person as is the ability to have there own horse on the yard. We are located in Lincolnshire near Louth

Requirements

Must have experience of being the sole person in charge. Lorry driver would be ideal Experience of carriage driving preferred but not essential

Non Smoker Sorry, no pets

Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license First-Aid Equine First-Aid Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Bandaging Plaiting Clipping Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising Natural Horsemanship People Skills Long Reining
Accommodation

Mobile home on site with permanent flat being built

Job Benefits

Opportunity ride and drive Travel to competitions nationally and internationally Accomodation for the right applicant

Equestrian Employer Details
Employer No
318705
Location
Authorpe, Lincolnshire, UK
Other
Equestrian Employer Details

11 horse yard, of brick built stables. Outdoor menage, tredmill, purpose built grass arena. Busy competition yard of carriage driving horses.

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