- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 414949
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 26/07/2024
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 20
Fernhill is seeking a live in rider with a strong background in showjumping or eventing. We are also looking for a full time live in groom. Fernhill is the home of Australian Showjumping Champion Tom McDermott. These are full time time positions for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced horse person riding thoroughbreds and showjumpers. The grooming position you require basic knowledge and we can teach you the rest. Other general duties include feeding, rugging, mucking out, paddock checks etc. This is NOT a job for beginner riders and be able to stay a minimum of 3 months or longer.
Pastoral Award rate depending on age. We provide accommodation (your own room), food, share staff car and wifi. Backpackers are encouraged to apply but you must have a current visa and speak reasonable English and understand and follow instructions in English. We have a team of 9 people that live on the farm. We are able to sign off visas.
Please email your cv and details of horse experience to fernhillmcdermottfarms@gmail.com or phone Jennie on +61(0)412 051 025. https://www.australianjumping.com.au/news/welcome-to-fernhill/
Required Key Skills
Riding Clipping Exercising People SkillsRequired Expertise
FlatworkAccommodation
Your own bedroom, shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. All linen/bedding provided.
- Employer No
- 262295
- Location
- Mulgoa, New South Wales, Australia
Fernhill is the home of Australian Showjumping Champion Tom McDermott. The farm is situated west of Sydney and is 500 acres and is a listed heritage farm. We breed and compete showjumpers and also agist, break in and pre train thoroughbreds.
We require a rider with a strong background riding performance horses in showjumping or eventing. If you are a capable rider we can teach you to educate and ride pre training racehorses. It is of upmost importance that you are conscientious and pay attention to detail eg if a horse has any injury, wound or is unwell. We are able to sign off 2nd/3rd year visas. Accommodation, food, share car and wifi can be provided. Wage is fulltime Pastoral Award depending on age. A current WHV is required and the ability to speak reasonable English and can follow and understand instructions in English.