Immediate Ft Groom Position

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Immediate job opening for an experienced (3yr+) highly motivated Professional FT Groom (6 day/wk) at our Private Dressage/Eventing Facility in the rolling hills of Northern Virginia. Our main focus is on Dressage. Groom to share responsibilities to care for 5-13+ horses.

Candidate must be able to take directions cheerfully, be very dependable, get jobs done in a timely/responsibly way, can work independantly or well with others, must be highly motivated with a GREAT ATTITUDE! Candidate must have a kind/compassionate attitude for horses (animals). The Horse Always Comes First.

REQUIREMENTS: Pony club background a plus, Professional Show Groom Experience (FEI a plus), must have good knowledge & experience w/YOUNG HORSES at Shows & Barn(home), be very Comfortable/Gentle around them. Non smoker, no drugs, mature adult, able to pass a background check, legal citizen or valid Visa(Green Card etc.), valid Drivers License, have own reliable transportation, fluent in English, no unnecessary texting, phone use, or Ear Plugs on the Job. Some NIght Checks.

PREFERENCES: IV/IM injections, wrapping, clipping, good experience driving horse trailers( large gooseneck a plus), riding & Hacking( we have awesome ride out), correct lunging, show experience, Dressage experience through FEI a Plus.

JOB:
6 days a wk, 1 wkend day, some wkends for shows, Very competitive weekly salary, plus yr end bonus provided, possible onsite housing and horse board. We are looking for a LONG TERM COMMITMENT. 3 References required. May include some Travel in US/Abroad.

This is a great opportuity to help bring amazing Imported Young Horses to successful careers in Dressage and Eventing, and groom for successful Professional Riders.

Please email responses, resumes and references to: emeraldisleranch@gmail.com.

*Thank you for your interest!