- Salary
- £25,000 to £28,000
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 440214
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 23/05/2026
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 49
We are looking for an experienced groom to join our professional eventing team based in Wiltshire. This role supports a talented young rider competing at the very top level nationally and internationally. We are a small, friendly team with a welcoming and supportive working environment. This is a great opportunity for career advancement into more senior roles.
We are looking for someone who has excellent horsemanship and presentation standards. The role will cover:
All general yard duties including mucking out, handling, grooming.
Field duties and arena maintenance (e.g. harrowing at the end of each day).
Preparing horses for competition, accompanying at home competitions / training venues. International travel may be required.
Groundwork with horses e.g. handling on and off horse walker, lunging.
Riding is possible depending on ability, but not necessary.
We have a mixture of competition horses in work and young stock, so you must be confident in handling a variety of horses.
Minimum requirements: At least 3 years working as a groom, ideally on a competition yard. We will consider less experience for those with professional qualifications & relevant work experience. Driving licence desirable Professional qualifications (BHS, qualifications in equine care or management) are desirable but not essential.
Accommodation
Onsite shared accomodation available if required.
Job Benefits
5.5-day work week (5 days / 6 day weekly shift pattern, flexible and weekend working will be required during competition season). Overnight duties will be required (with accommodation on site)
Competitive salary. 25 days paid holidays per year. Further professional training is supported and encouraged. The role is not live-in, but accommodation is available on-site if needed. Option to bring your own horse.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 440212
- Website
- http://www.elliefredericksequestrian.com
- Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
Based at the foot of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, Ellie Fredericks Equestrian is a medium-sized eventing yard focusing on developing competition horses and their riders. With 20 stables, the yard is a mix of horses Ellie herself is competing, youngsters we are producing, and horses owned by other livery competition riders who want to benefit from the great location, facilities, access to competition venues and on-site coaching from Lucinda Fredericks (winner Badminton, Burghley, Kentucky, Olympic silver medal winner). We pride ourselves on a professionally run, friendly, setup, placing horse wellbeing at the centre of what we do.