ISO Live-In Paid Working Student/GroomLeesburg, VA
Immediate start available for a dedicated team player with a preferred 12 month commitment or longer. An amazing opportunity to learn all aspects of barn management, training and show prep/grooming as you work as a part of a kind, hard working and fun team Learn from top Hunter Jumper trainers and rated judge and former FEI groom in multiple disciplines at a gorgeous 35 acre equestrian facility. Duties include but are not limited to mucking, grooming, lunging, tacking, traveling to shows, helping with all horse care needs and more. Compensation includes weekly salary, housing (clean, private 1 bedroom camper w fully furnished kitchen and full bath), and additional pay at shows. Owner and barn manager live on site. Equine vet on property.
Facility is 45 minutes from DC, 10 minutes from all major parkways and shopping centers.
Housing included. Five days/week including travel to shows with addt’l pay and tips-travel typically local with a few weeks a year overnight stays within driving distance.
Responsibilities include daily mucking (avg. 15 stalls) with horses on night turnout year round grooming/tacking client horses, health Checks/medication administration/basic first aid, assist with packing for shows, bathing and clipping.
$400-$600/weekly with housing/utilities/internet included. Pay commensurate on experience. Opportunity for growth including benefits and PTO.
Please direct your resumes and inquiries to OrchardManorShowStablesTeam@gmail.com with subject line “Job Application”.
Required Key Skills
First-Aid
Equine First-Aid
Plaiting
Clipping
People Skills
Accommodation
Clean, private, one bedroom camper with fully furnished full kitchen and full bathroom.
Job Benefits
Five day work week with opportunity for overtime. On-site housing included. Tips and bonuses show grooming.