Head Groom

Unicornium Ltd Pty, Myocum, New South Wales, Australia

Salary
Depends on Experience
Work Type
Permanent; Contract
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Optional
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
418471
Status
Looking
Updated
9/23/2024
Expires
in 2 months
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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 Paddocks Supervise /check paddocks are clean /water/ no poisonous plants/safe fencing. 9 Feed. Monitoring feed /hay/ vitamin stocks informing stable manager . 10 Rugs/ Saddlery Cleaning 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 do able 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

Employer No
418470
Location
Myocum, New South Wales, Australia
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Show Jumping

We are a small boutique world cup Showjumping Team located in the ideal town of Byron Bay in Australia.. only 10 min from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We are seeking a top end groom to tend to the showjumping horses who also hold's a truck license to drive our 5 horse truck to shows.

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