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Wanted Help with horses/au-pair - Clydesdale show horses, riding gelding and 2 year old gelding. An arab x plus a thoroughbred ex racehorse, hanovarian x mare and fell pony. general yard duties riding and exercising horses - quad for field. Full board, living and eating with family. Going to shows, chance to compete. House is on direct bus route to Inverness, Elgin and Aberdeen. Beautiful spot close to beach and forest in the highlands of Scotland. one and a half days off each week. We are a friendly Scottish family, Chance to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and highlands of Scotland. Live and work with family. All expenses and bills + 75.00 pounds per week pocket money. Chance to work with beautiful Scottish Clydesdale horses.

The Job

Job No
109507
Status
Looking
Title
General Groom - Rider/Au-Pair
Type
Groom-General; Groom-Show; Harness/Driving; Instructor; Rider-English; Au Pair/Groom; Stable Lad/Lass; Parelli Horsemanship; Housekeeper/Groom; Trainee;
Work type
Temporary; Permanent;
Work time
Full-time; Part-time;
Salary
See profile
Live-In
Yes
Bring own horse
No
Training available
Yes
Posted
5/17/2013
Updated
5/18/2013
Expires
in 2 months
Views
935

The Employer

Employer No
100092
Name
Margaret Macgregor
Location
Moray, Highland, United Kingdom GB flag
Facility type
Livery; Private; Showing; Stud; Other; Training;

Requirements

An ability to learn how to prepare Clydesdales for showing in hand and ridden. We are starting horses for riding so must be a confident competent rider. Have one colt foal and one just started. Must be able to work on own.

Required Key Skills

Riding; Driving license; Equine First-Aid; Schooling; Lunging; Bandaging; Plaiting; Trim/Pull; Sole Charge; Exercising; Starting/Breaking; Competing; Natural Horsemanship;

Required Expertise

Driving; Livery; Riding School; Showing; Sole Charge; Trekking; Working with children; Flatwork;

Accommodation

Will live with family in home. Own fully equipped room in house with television and wi-fi available, lots free time for exploration/riding available.

Benefits

Opportunity to live and experience the beautiful highlands of scotland - Very friendly Scottish family no real pressure other than a genuine love of horses. Chance for competition. Accomodation in home with family. Live and work with family. All expenses and bills + 75.00 pounds per week pocket money. Chance to work with beautiful Scottish Clydesdale horses.

The Facility

GROOM/au-pair..ASAP Looking for an experienced girl/woman to help with horses 4 Clydesdales 1 part Arab and 1 Hanovarian cross plus a pony. Full board, food and lodgings are provided, with your own room, television/DVD. Access to internet wi-fi. Live and help with family, little housework. Riding in the highlands of Scotland. Driving licence would be helpful. We practice (intelligent horsemanship). We are in the process of starting two of the Clydesdales, We show the Clydesdales, therefore someone who is confident in their own riding ability. Must have a calm demeanour around horses. 75.00 pounds per week + all food, no bills, One and a half days off per week. One full day + one half day. Our horses live out with field shelters. Riding in Culbin forest, beach riding ten minutes away. On bus route to Inverness City, Elgin and Aberdeen. Thank you looking forward to hearing from you.

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Jobseeker Feedback

  • I'm living in Scotland with Margaret's family for 8 months and everything is perfect ! All members of the family are really nice, horses are lovely and Scotland is a beautiful country. Only good time here. I can't say anything else than perfect job ! =) Chloé, France.

    Chloé Huet - Le Rumeur 5/21/2013
  • I spent 8months with Margaret's family and her horses and had a really great time. I left Scotland with only good memories!! Margaret is a lovely person with a big heart and I would definitely recommend her as an employer. Eva, the Czech Republic

    Eva Plskova 5/12/2012
  • really hope i get the job at this yard, i am able to do immediate start, i have 18 and a half years experience with horses and think i will get on great with everyone there

    Phillip Palmer 8/11/2011
  • This sound so perfect! Please take some time and read my message in your inbox! I am very interested in this position!

    Stavros Voutsas 7/29/2011
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