We have an opportunity for an experienced & professional Stable Hand/Groom to join our family Showjumping team based in Mount White, on the NSW Central Coast, Australia. The stable/barn is run to a high standard with an emphasis on attention to detail & top care for all the horses.

Working as part of a team & working to a high standard, duties & responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensuring all horses are accurately & correctly supplied with their feeds/ supplements & stock is maintained. • Identifying any injuries & health issues, reporting these accurately, treating them accordingly in line with any vet/physio recommendations • Tacking/ untacking horses at home, training & competitions around Australia. • Riding & lunging/exercising fit competition horses • Organising & packing/unpacking trucks & vehicles for competitions. • Turning out horses to a high level - inc. clipping, trimming & plaiting for competitions. • Ensuring the facility is clean & tidy at all times, which includes mucking out stables when required.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience working in a professional competition barn/stable.
• Must be competent in handling horses of all sizes including large, fit competition horses
• Experience in bandaging, wound care, administering medications & providing general first aid
• Familiarity with FEI rules & regulations regarding treatments etc
• Experience and confidence in driving horse trucks / floats (licence to drive a medium/heavy ridged truck is highly desirable, however not essential)

The ability to work as part of a team as well as an individual is essential, as is a positive “can do” attitude.

Love for the horse & the sport are most important.

Benefits:

• We offer the successful candidate very comfortable accommodation, with the use of a vehicle if required and a competitive salary package commensurate with experience.