Looking for a groom to work on a private yard managing the exercise and well-being of a string of 8 polo ponies. There's plenty of riding in glorious countryside and no boxes to muck out as the horses live out. Start late September.
What you'll be doing
- During the winter, looking after 8 polo ponies who remain in low level exercise October to Febuary.
- Getting horses fit ready for the season from February. During the summer we play Thursday, Saturday and Sunday up to 6 goal level at Druids Lodge with some travelling for tournaments elsewhere. We live in the New Forest, so riding is all off road, sets can be done on the Forest. Feeding, grooming, bringing in for vet and farrier, fitness work, poo picking, pasture management and all care of the horses. Driving the lorry if you can Tack cleaning and care of all equipment. Getting ready for polo and grooming at matches and chukkas.
What we are looking for
High standards of horse care and turn out. Competent and careful rider. Able to keep yard clean and tidy. Quick yet thorough. Ideally hold HGV license or willing to learn. Happy to work on your own. See yourself as part of a team with us as owners working to get the best out of the string.
What we offer
Lovely polo ponies and plenty of riding in New Forest national park. No need to have polo experience, we can teach you provided you want to learn. Competitive salary and pension. 6 day work week Tuesday to Sunday or 5 days Wednesday to Sunday (please discuss at interview) Accommodation close by but not on the premises.
Visa eligibility and support
Do you need a visa? If you need a visa, we may be able to help so please read the following carefully. Are you aged 18-30/35 (see eligibility requirements on website below)? Do you come from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Andorra, Japan, Uruguay, Monaco, San Marino or Iceland? Can you demonstrate that you have £2530 in the bank? Can you pay for the application fee of £298 and health surcharge of £776? If the answers to these questions are yes, we may be prepared to support your application for a Youth Mobility Visa so please ask for further information and please check the UK Government website at https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Driving license
- Drive Horsebox
- Clipping
- Trim/Pull
- Sole Charge
- Exercising
- People Skills
- Required Expertise Polo
- Sole Charge
- Hacking
Accommodation
Accommodation is a self contained unit with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with a garden 5-10 minutes away from the yard.
Job Benefits
- Pension
- 28 days annual leave per year
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