EXPERIENCED STUD HAND

Experienced Stud Hand

Location: Newnham Lodge Farm, Northamptonshire.

Full time (5.5 days per week).

Salary Competitive.

The role

Newnham Lodge Farm is a small, family run thoroughbred stud offering an experienced Stud Hand the opportunity to take on a permanent, full-time role within a hands on and ambitious breeding operation. This role would suit someone who takes pride in high standards of horse care, has a genuine passion for thoroughbreds and wants to play an important part in the stud’s continued development.

The position will involve all aspects of day to day stud work, including:

• Care and handling of broodmares, foals and youngstock.
• Assisting with foaling and the care of mares and newborn foals.
• Handling and preparing yearlings to a high standard.
• General stud duties and maintaining excellent standards of horse welfare.
• Working closely with the team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the stud.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience working on a thoroughbred stud.
• Practical experience with foaling, mares, foals and young stock.
• Experience in yearling preparation.
• An interest in breeding and the thoroughbred business.
• A conscientious, reliable and enthusiastic attitude.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Good horsemanship and attention to detail.
• A full, clean driving licence.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time position with accommodation available locally.
• A supportive environment with a considerate approach to working hours.
• A close knit, friendly working environment within a family run stud.
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to a growing thoroughbred operation.
• Pay and package to be discussed, depending on experience.
• Pets allowed.

If you are an experienced stud hand looking for a long term position where your horsemanship, reliability and attention to detail will be valued, we would be pleased to hear from you.