Caroline Carter Recruitment Ltd

16/07/2026

JL145748 Wiltshire/Gloucestershire borders – Assistant Groom Required – 5★ Eventing Yard

*5.5 day week *Accommodation provided *Pets possible *Chance to travel to competitions throughout the UK and Europe *Friendly, supportive, and ambitious team environment *Valuable experience working alongside top-level horses and riders

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Groom to join our friendly and professional eventing team based near Cirencester. We have a fantastic string of horses ranging from talented 3-year-olds through to 5★ event horses, offering an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about elite horse care and high-performance sport.

This is a hands-on position supporting our head girl with the day-to-day running of the yard and maintaining the highest standards of horse welfare, organisation, and presentation. The successful candidate will become part of a small, dedicated team working with horses at every stage of their development, from youngstock to top-level competition horses.

All general yard duties are included.

Key Responsibilities:
➣ Assisting the Head Girl with the daily care and management of horses
➣ Mucking out, turnout, grooming, tacking up, feeding, and general yard duties
➣ Preparing horses for training, competitions, and travel
➣ Maintaining excellent yard organisation, cleanliness, and presentation
➣ Supporting riders and ensuring horses receive the highest standard of care
➣ Working efficiently within a small team while also being confident working independently

Benefits:
➣ Competitive salary based on experience
➣ Chance to travel to competitions throughout the UK and Europe
➣ Friendly, supportive, and ambitious team environment
➣ Valuable experience working alongside top-level horses and riders

If you are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about horses, we would love to hear from you.

To see full details and apply directly to the employer on The Grooms List click this link👇
https://thegroomslist.co.uk/equine-jobs/145748/wiltshire-gloucestershire-borders-assistant-groom-required-5%e2%98%85-eventing-yard-near-cirencester/

16/07/2026

JL141231 Wiltshire/Gloucestershire borders – Home Head Person Required – 5★ Eventing Yard Near Cirencester

*5.5 day week *Accommodation available *Pets possible *Career opportunity *Friendly, supportive team

We are seeking a motivated Head Girl/Boy to join our friendly and professional team at our yard near Cirencester. We have horses ranging from 3-year-olds through to 5★ level, offering an exceptional environment for someone passionate about elite horse care and high-performance sport.

This is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the yard, ensuring the highest standards of horse welfare, organisation, and team coordination. All general yard duties included.

Key Responsibilities
• Daily care, wellbeing, and turnout of horses from youngstock to top-level competitors
• Managing and leading a small team, ensuring efficiency and strong communication
• Maintaining yard organisation, cleanliness, and top-class presentation at all times
• Supporting riders and ensuring horses are prepared for training, competitions, and travel
• Upholding our professional, positive, 5★ standard of care

Ideal Candidate
• Confident handling fit competition horses and young horses
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• High attention to detail and genuine pride in maintaining a top class yard
• Positive, reliable, and proactive approach
• Ability to work well within a team and independently

Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience – 5.5 days a week
• Opportunity to work with elite horses in a top-class eventing environment
• Friendly, supportive team

If you are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about horses, we would love to hear from you.

To see full details and apply directly to the employer on The Grooms List click this link👇
https://thegroomslist.co.uk/equine-jobs/141231/wiltshire-gloucestershire-borders-home-head-person-required-5%e2%98%85-eventing-yard-near-cirencester/

16/07/2026

16/07/2026

From horse-mad teenagers to seasoned Grooms, many of us would love to become a professional rider, but what is the job role actually like?

From horse-mad teenagers to seasoned Grooms, many of us would love to become a professional rider, but what is the job role actually like?

16/07/2026

JL146632 Berkshire – Work Rider/Home Groom – Top Eventing Yard

*5 day week *£30,000-£35,000 pa *Accommodation available *Plenty of riding *Amazing facilities onsite

We are seeking a confident, skilled and reliable work rider/groom to join our team on a private eventing yard in Berkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to ride a talented string of event horses. We are looking for someone who is professional and dedicated to maintaining high standards of horse care and training.

The role will also require yard duties (mucking out etc). Riding will vary day to day. Some days will be more than others.

Small team and lovely horses. Amazing facilities onsite.

Applicants must have proven experience in riding and schooling event horses to a high standard & a strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to work well within a small, professional team.

To see full details and apply directly to the employer on The Grooms List click this link👇
https://thegroomslist.co.uk/equine-jobs/146632/work-rider-home-groom-top-eventing-yard/

15/07/2026

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15/07/2026

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15/07/2026

JL146628 Berkshire – Home Groom – Top Level Eventing Yard

*5 day week *£30,000-£35,000 pa *Nice accommodation available if required *Excellent facilities

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic home groom to work at a private eventing yard in Berkshire.

Small team and lovely horses. Amazing facilities onsite. All general yard duties. No riding required.

7.30-4.30. 5 days per week.

Must be confident and comfortable working with fit event horses.

Must be reliable, happy to work in a team and confident handling fit competition horses.

5 days per week but not a Monday-Friday role. Must be happy to work some weekends.

To see full details and apply directly to the employer on The Grooms List click this link👇
https://thegroomslist.co.uk/equine-jobs/146628/home-groom-top-level-eventing-yard/

14/07/2026

JL147705 Hertfordshire – Experienced Stud Hand for one of the country’s oldest thoroughbred stud farms.

*Salary range IRO £28K-£30K plus 2-bed estate apartment/ bungalow (partner welcome) and pension* Pets possible *Live in or out” subject to agreement. *Every other weekend off
https://thegroomslist.co.uk/equine-jobs/147705/hertfordshire-experienced-stud-hand-for-or-one-of-the-countrys-oldest-thoroughbred-stud-farms/

Sitting within a designated conservation area, aiming to promote well-being for both world-class racehorses whilst sustaining and maintaining wildlife and ensuring a tranquil, noise-free environment with superior air quality and uninterrupted views, is this charming and historic Stud. Within 230 acres are indoor loose barns, all-weather paddocks, nursery paddocks, a foaling unit, horse walkers and fully equipped horseboxes etc.

This is a Thoroughbred Stud Farm with a long history of breeding top-class racehorses and offering services for thoroughbreds, including foaling, sales preparation and spelling, and now they are looking for a full-time, experienced stud hand to join their small, motivated and friendly team.

It is essential that applicants have previous stud experience and have the ability to work within a team. Duties will include all yard work and assisting with farrier work, foaling, sales, and veterinary work, etc.

Please contact Caroline & The Team on 0203 006 5730 or email [email protected]

14/07/2026

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