An opening for a year exists for an assistant groom to join the team of 7 at our chateau and farm in Gascony, near Toulouse. We are looking for someone to help with our 8 horses and to help with other tasks around the property. Horses include two Lusitanos, an English sports horse, a cob and a child’s pony as well as three retirees. There are English people on site but some basic French would be an advantage. We have various dogs and part of the role is that the candidate needs to like dogs and be willing to have an elderly, partially sighted dog sleep in their room. Duties include general horse care and dog care and some riding of horses and small pony. The area is remote and beautiful countryside. Candidates need to be able to drive. Candidates needs to be competent riders, keen, fit, strong, and enthusiastic team players willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks. Start immediately. Good quality accommodation will be provided and an appropriate salary paid.