Head Groom - Myocum, Australia - Yard and Groom

Description

Groom duties

1. Daily Horse Care:
   • Provide daily care for show jumping horses, including grooming, feeding, and monitoring their overall health.
   • Administer medications, supplements, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian or trainer.
   • Ensure stables and equipment are clean and well-maintained.
2. Tacking and Untacking:
   • Assist with tacking and untacking horses before and after training sessions or competitions.
   • Ensure proper fitting and condition of tack and equipment.
3. Exercise and Training:
   • Assist in the preparation and execution of training programs designed by the head trainer.
   • Supervise and participate in exercise routines, including lunging and riding, to maintain the horses' fitness and agility.
4. Show Preparation:
   • Prepare horses for shows, including bathing, clipping, and braiding as necessary.
   • Coordinate with the competition team to ensure all necessary equipment
   1. Travel Assistance:
   • Travel with the show jumping team to competitions, providing support and care for horses during transit.
   • Assist with the set-up and breakdown of equipment at competition venues.
5. Health Monitoring:
   • Monitor horses for signs of illness or injury and report any concerns to the head trainer or veterinarian.
   • Keep detailed records of the horses' health, vaccinations, de-worming ,shoeing. Inform stable manager for shoeing.
6. Team Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with the head trainer, stable manager, and other team members to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.*8 PaddocksSupervise /check paddocks are clean /water/ no poisonous plants/safe fencing.9 Feed.Monitoring feed /hay/ vitamin stocks informing stable manager .10 Rugs/ SaddleryCleaning and Maintance
7. Arena preparation for riding
8. Maintaining safe environment for horses and people

Requirements

• Previous experience as a groom in a show jumping or competitive equestrian setting.
• Strong knowledge of horse care, nutrition, and health.
• Ability to handle horses with confidence and calmness.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and travel for competitions.
• Physical fitness and stamina to handle the demands of the job.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of horse care.
• Love what they doable to administer iv medications be proactive in how to keep horses safe and in top form

Required Key Skills

• Driving license
• HGV license
• Drive Horsebox
• First-Aid
• Equine First-Aid
• Lunging
• Bandaging
• Clipping
• Trim/Pull
• Sole Charge
• People Skills

Required Expertise

• Show Jumping

Accommodation

clean quite comfortable

Job Benefits

location small passionate team