Job Vacancy
Yard manager /head groom wanted for livery yard / riding school.  Experienced person required, must be willing to take sole charge, teach and take hacks out.  Qualifications not essential.  Must be trustworthy, dedicated and able to communicate with others.  The person must be able to use their own initiative and have a good sense of humour.  Own horse maybe a possibility.  Chance to compete yard owners horses.  Hours are negotiable

Please call Gaynor on 07912949618 /01299 270417.  Ad posted 29 July

Arrow Equestrian has a vacancy for a mature working student or part time worker. Must be efficent around the stables and a competent rider with a keen interest in the "arrow" philosophy of classical horsemanship. Weight limit on some horses. Terms negotiable.

Find out more on www.arrowequestrian.co.uk Tel: 01544 388 321 (north Herefordshire). Ad posted 29 July

JOB TAKEN - A very special person wanted, primarily as a part-time groom/assistant show handler for our Miniature Donkey Stud, near Ross-on-Wye . Help with a new Irish Setter puppy, preparation of holiday cottages, and the occasional help with care of an elderly person (female) would be an advantage. Friendly household, hours to suit, except when showing on some weekends during the summer,when a day out is required.
Knowledge of donkeys not essential but experiemce of equine stable management, reliability, and a willingness to learn about the training and management of these affectionate little animals are important.

Tel 01989 740253. Ad posted 22 July JOB TAKEN

RICHARD LEE needs an experienced rider for his racing yard. Experience with racehorses not essential but a strong riding background is important.
We have some lovely horses and great riding country with 5000 acres of forestry to explore. Own transport necessary.

Please call 07968 242663 (nr Shobdon HR6). Ad posted 14 July

WEEKEND AND WEEKDAY EVENING GROOM REQUIRED - Withington - Nr Cheltenham GL54 4BG

For Saturdays and Sundays Hours are approx. 8am- 12 and 4pm - 6.30pm both days to carry out all morning and evening duties for Livery horses.

Weekday evenings 4-6.30 or a mix of days to suit.

No riding involved. An experienced, responsible & reliable person is essential to work occasionally unsupervised and under own initiative (once you get to know which horses are which!). £7 p.h.

Please e-mail lynne_macleod@hotmail.com photos of the yard at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cheltenham-United-Kingdom/Withington-Manor-Livery-and-Clinics/194824150970?ref=ts

or call 07968 092 364.  Ad posted 8 July

Part-time groom needed for a small private stud near Ross-On-Wye
Must have some experience and be competent handling ponies.  To help muck out, groom & turn out youngsters etc. Over night accommodation maybe available for the days being work. To include weekends and weekdays.
01989 720162 / 01989 720151. Ad posted 2 July

Full-time Live-In groom needed for small private stud near Ross-On-Wye
Must have experience and be competent handling ponies, doing all stable duties, turning out, grooming etc. Suit working pupil. No riding at present. To include weekends. Summer job considered.
01989 720162 / 01989 720151. Ad posted 2 July

WEEKEND GROOM REQUIRED - Newent / Dymock, Glos.

For Saturdays and Sundays from end of June. Hours are approx. 7.30am - 11am and 4.30pm - 5.30pm both days to carry out all morning and evening duties for 5 horses. No riding involved. An experienced, responsible & reliable person is essential to work unsupervised and under own initiative. £6 p.h.

Please e-mail ridergroomvacancy@yahoo.com  Ad posted 23 May

Looking For Yard Work During The Summer

Mature, friendly and trustworthy 19 year old female. Very hard working - always working to the best of my ability. I can get on with a job as an individual or part of a team. I have been round horses all my life, and enjoy working with them.

Experience - Voluntary summer placement at well established training center / Riding school; Worked with a variety of horses, part of a team, general yard duties and riding horses. - Also paid horse sitting jobs; Consisting up to a week while owners have gone on holiday. Looking after their horses. References available.

I have always owned horses, I have my PC B test Stable Management.

All hours, days, length type of job considered, please feel free to contact me jozzie789@hotmail.com (Gloucestershire - but I have my own transport) Ad posted 4 May

Experienced rider available to exercise, school and help with fitness work. Reliable and responsible 26 year old female. Previously worked as an assistant rider to highly-ranked FEI event rider and evented extensively up to Novice level. Also experienced in work riding NH horses and have shown horses from hacks to H/W hunters. North Cotswolds area. Based nr. Temple Guiting.
Please contact Chiara 07512 337695/ 01386 584894.  Ad posted 19 April

Experienced and capable young woman looking for work with horses.
I have recently been made redundant from previous job as sole groom on rehabilitation and livery yard.
Looking for any work involving horses, full-time preferably, but will take part-time if hours are fair.
14 years experience with horses, many young and difficult ones, also experience with point to pointers and ex-racers.  Capable rider and handler.
I have a confident yet calm attitude around animals and develop a good relationship with all the horses I work with. I am hard working, however I enjoy my work and am known for my GSOH.
I am looking for work in/around the Worcester area.
Please contact Sophie by phone or email:

Sunday person required for feed/muck out/turn out am and pm of min 2 horses max 6 when out of training
Good rate of pay
Callow End area
07968597830.  Ad posted 7 April

Full / part-time job, working with racehorses, must be able to ride well, good opportunity for the right person. 
Live in /out
Tel. 07977 753437.  Ad posted 6 April

Wanted part-time help in private yard near Westbury on Severn. General stable duties . Experience necessary. Immediate start.
Contact Lynne for more info. Tel 07850 883965.  Ad posted 30 March PHONE NUMBER CORRECTED 12 APRIL

PT/ FT Work Wanted with Horses/ Farm Tenbury Wells, Worcs Area

Friendly, reliable 22 year old female, seeking work with horses/ farm animals/ outdoor yard environment.
Horse owner, brought on youngster, currently competing at riding club activities and unaffiliated dressage. 
Excellent handling, stable management and riding skills.
Anything considered, whether part time or full time or couple hours a week.  Willing to learn and will have a go at anything.
Hardworking, Full clean driving license with Trailer B+E.

Tenbury Wells area but willing to travel

Contact Rhia on 07890286321 (please leave message)  or email: Rhia169@aol.com  Ad posted 26 March

Part time freelance groom available, 25 years experience with horses.  Competed and trained up to advanced level BD PSG. Based North Shropshire will travel.
Please call Jo on 01939 236009.

LOOKING FOR A SATURDAY JOB!! I am a 32 year old full time mum with a 10 month old daughter. I have owned horses since the age of 3, currently having 2 old boys and a 4 year old all out on loan due to lack of time. I have competed in BE up to Advanced Intermediate, BD up to Advanced Medium and BSJA up to Foxhunter level. I am happy to do anything/everything from mucking out to hacking/schooling. I can start at any time in the morning but have to leave by 4pm to collect my daughter. happy to travel up to 20 miles from HR4 8ET which would include Hereford/Leominster and surrounding villages. If you think you may have something suitable please contact me, (Jude), on 01568720568/07912573856.  Ad posted 4 March

Work wanted with horses part time or full time, can be flexible.  Confident rider, have experience, can do yard work and/or ride out.  Knighton/presteigne area. I am willing to travel to surrounding areas.
Please call 07890648331 (Steph).  ad posted 2 March