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Foxhunter Groom and Rider wanted

Date Added: 11/18/2024
Posted By: Caroline Nash
  
Middleburg,   VA   20117

Full time salaried Groom/Rider position in Middleburg, VA with health benefits. Responsible person to care for and ride our foxhunters and live on the farm. Duties include: -horse management, daily feeding and inspection of the horses (2x/day) -scheduling and holding for farrier and vet - grooming for foxhunts (especially during hunt season 3-4X/week) - layups - regular riding to keep horses fit for the season (2-5 horses/day). Tack, stall and barn cleaning. Candidates must be tidy, reliable, have a solid work ethic and experience in caring for horses, grooming and riding. Must be able to recognize illness or lameness. Must have good communication, time management and record keeping skills. We have off the track thoroughbred foxhunters. Position seeks a confident rider that enjoys riding cross country. Nice updated apartment over barn with full utilities, laundry, high speed internet included. Must be at least 21. No smokers, drugs or drama. Must have at least 3 excellent job references and riding references. We provide a fun safe place to work with competitive pay. Email Caroline at cnashlaw@gmail.com