Most of the horses being used in our program have been born here as have their mothers and grandmothers. Nearly all have been sired by cutting or reining, million dollar sires such as Wimpys Little Step, Gallo Del Cielo, SG Frozen Enterprize, Others have been sired by up and coming producing stallions such as Yellow Jersey, Starjac Vintage, & Wranglin In Chex. We do not train nor board outside horses & are also involved in an equine jobs for youth program.
Small yard 4 horses - Sole charge but part of family effort - super accomodation - experience and references essential - cheerful and communicative disposition - UK based applicants only
Experienced Passionate Person to Care for our Horses in Ocala, Florida and then Travel to Georgetown, Massachusetts in May. Must be able to put turnout boots on as well as polos and night bandages. In addition, resp. incl. tacking up for dressage and jumping. Must be able to work until mid November. Riding opportunities if experienced in solid basic dressage and jumping skills. Please email resumes to fwgovostes@aol.com or call 352-266-4218 and speak to Francine.
STUD GROOM POSITION The Old Berkshire Hunt require a stud groom for the season 24 / 25. This is a permanent position which comes with on site accommodation with all bills included. An attractive package with a pension scheme and bonuses. Applicants should be capable of riding and handling fit hunt horses and be able to turn out to a high standard for trail hunting days. HGV / LGV driving licence preferred. To work as part of a young enthusiastic team at kennels.
Come and join our fun team at Chescombe Farm, home of Nick Gauntlett Eventing! We are a busy, fun, family run yard and stud with horses being produced for eventing and show jumping.
Fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic & energetic person to join our top class trail-hunting yard in West Dorset. Exceptional facilities and accommodation. To start in April 2024. Confident rider able to ride big, fit horses; basic stable management knowledge essential; initiative & attention to detail; willing to learn; driver essential (very rural location); HGV qualification an advantage, but not essential (training can be arranged).
Lovely barn community in the picturesque Columbia River Gorge area is looking for just the right fit to care for our horses! Great opportunity for someone looking to do full-time Barn Management.
Hunter Trainer at Private Show Barn
Looking for a team player on our private show jumping yard. Lovely horses and purpose built yard. Established team. All yard duties to a high standard including some exercise riding. Modern accommodation on site. Good salary and 5 day working week.
Looking to have the experience of a lifetime? Join the Camp Matoaka family and be the Equestrian Director. Camp Matoaka is a premier girls' camp in central Maine on over a mile of waterfront footage. We are seeking a talented applicant to oversee our riding program with 8 horses for the summer. Excellent compensation package with travel stipend. Room and board included. Employment from mid-June to mid-August.
One or two year apprenticeships If you are thinking of learning more about a career with horses, you might like to apply for an apprenticeship with Wimbledon Village Stables, especially if you fit the following description: • You are between 16 and 18 years old • You are in education or just finishing education • You would like to become a better rider • You are looking for hands-on experience • You would enjoy learning from qualified, experienced and successful equestrians • One of your aims is to become a valued member of a team at a quality yard • You would like to earn as well as learn. Wimbledon Village Stables is a very successful British Horse Society approved riding school and livery yard. We are offering apprenticeships that will allow you to learn and develop as you work with our horses on a day to day basis. In order to qualify for one of our apprenticeships, you need experience in caring for horses; you must demonstrate a good work ethic and be physically fit; you should enjoy interacting with people – whether adults or children, clients or visitors – and be able to provide the friendly welcome that is a hallmark of Wimbledon Village Stables. You must be willing to put in 40 hour weeks, including a weekend day, as is the case with all our staff, whether qualified or apprentices.
You will work as part of the team in taking care of our 25 horses, as well as undertaking general yard duties, preparing horses for lessons and working with our qualified instructors to help our members and clients. Along the way, you will pick up plenty of information on the practical aspects of running a successful riding school and come to appreciate the unseen hard work that is required to ensure we can deliver the top quality service on which we pride ourselves – our top priorities are excellent care of our horses as well as ensuring safe and enjoyable rides for our members and clients. Many of the skills you will develop will be invaluable to you in your future career – whatever it may ultimately be – as you will experience first class customer care, excellent team work and the administrative/back office tasks that underpin any successful business. You will be surprised by how much you can learn and we can guarantee that an apprenticeship at Wimbledon Village Stables will help to equip you for the rest of your life. Please contact us if you are interested as we would welcome the opportunity to help you take the first steps towards a professional equestrian career.
We expect everyone to work together to ensure that our members, clients and visitors receive the same high standard of customer service from all our staff – you are all representatives of Wimbledon Village Stables and, as such, highly valued and much appreciated, making a vital contribution to the various business awards that we have won in recent years. Our apprenticeships last one year but can be extended to two years. Your career development and qualification targets will be set and monitored by Haddon Training – there will be regular visits to assess your progress. We also offer to train all our apprentices towards the British Horse Society exams as we like to encourage our employees to become qualified riding instructors.
Wimbledon Village Stables is a family-run riding school and livery stables located in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We are a British Horse Society Approved establishment, and are therefore required to operate to their high standards and in doing so we have received 2 Certificates of Excellence. We are also fully approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. The riding school was established in 1914 and since we took it over in 1980 we have employed modern up-to-date practices and procedures to our horses, our clients, our staff and our environment.
We are located in the heart of Wimbledon Village just a few hundred yards from Wimbledon Commons 1,100 acres and Richmond Parks 2,400 acres both of which provide spectacular riding country. We have 25 horses stabled here and the stables is run as a Membership club.
Most of the horses being used in our program have been born here as have their mothers and grandmothers. Nearly all have been sired by cutting or reining, million dollar sires such as Wimpys Little Step, Gallo Del Cielo, SG Frozen Enterprize, Others have been sired by up and coming producing stallions such as Yellow Jersey, Starjac Vintage, & Wranglin In Chex. We do not train nor board outside horses & are also involved in an equine jobs for youth program.
Small yard 4 horses - Sole charge but part of family effort - super accomodation - experience and references essential - cheerful and communicative disposition - UK based applicants only
Experienced Passionate Person to Care for our Horses in Ocala, Florida and then Travel to Georgetown, Massachusetts in May. Must be able to put turnout boots on as well as polos and night bandages. In addition, resp. incl. tacking up for dressage and jumping. Must be able to work until mid November. Riding opportunities if experienced in solid basic dressage and jumping skills. Please email resumes to fwgovostes@aol.com or call 352-266-4218 and speak to Francine.
STUD GROOM POSITION The Old Berkshire Hunt require a stud groom for the season 24 / 25. This is a permanent position which comes with on site accommodation with all bills included. An attractive package with a pension scheme and bonuses. Applicants should be capable of riding and handling fit hunt horses and be able to turn out to a high standard for trail hunting days. HGV / LGV driving licence preferred. To work as part of a young enthusiastic team at kennels.
Come and join our fun team at Chescombe Farm, home of Nick Gauntlett Eventing! We are a busy, fun, family run yard and stud with horses being produced for eventing and show jumping.
Fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic & energetic person to join our top class trail-hunting yard in West Dorset. Exceptional facilities and accommodation. To start in April 2024. Confident rider able to ride big, fit horses; basic stable management knowledge essential; initiative & attention to detail; willing to learn; driver essential (very rural location); HGV qualification an advantage, but not essential (training can be arranged).
Lovely barn community in the picturesque Columbia River Gorge area is looking for just the right fit to care for our horses! Great opportunity for someone looking to do full-time Barn Management.
Hunter Trainer at Private Show Barn
Looking for a team player on our private show jumping yard. Lovely horses and purpose built yard. Established team. All yard duties to a high standard including some exercise riding. Modern accommodation on site. Good salary and 5 day working week.
Looking to have the experience of a lifetime? Join the Camp Matoaka family and be the Equestrian Director. Camp Matoaka is a premier girls' camp in central Maine on over a mile of waterfront footage. We are seeking a talented applicant to oversee our riding program with 8 horses for the summer. Excellent compensation package with travel stipend. Room and board included. Employment from mid-June to mid-August.