Groom/Rider/Working Pupil

We run an Eventing yard on a sheep farm, 30 kms south west of Cooma in Southern NSW, Australia. We retrain TB's off the track and do some of our own breeding/producing for Eventing and sale. Usually there are about 4-6 horses in work at a time. Normally we travel to shows and events all over NSW and Vic.We are seeking a live-in Working pupil/Rider/Groom with a passion for Eventing.Package includes a salary and self contained accomodation. Bring your own horse and receive lessons from International Event rider and Level 2 Eventing specialist coach.Duties include feeding, grooming, mucking out, lunging, schooling, fitness work, travelling to competitions, washing, plaiting, cleaning gear and truck, arena maintenance, handling young horses and sole charge when necessary.You must be an experienced and competant rider and able to work/ride on your own. Competition experience is desirable. Your OWN CAR is ESSENTIAL as we live 30kms from the nearest town. You MUST ALREADY RESIDE in Australia. Hours are flexible, some weekend work is required. Minimum 3 mth stay, preferably longer. We can also sign off on the 1-2 year Work Visa.We are located near Lake Eucumbene, 1 hr from the NSW snowfields.If this sounds like you, please email through an application letter and your CV.

Requirements

Own car essential

Required Key Skills

• Riding
• Driving license
• Handling Youngstock
• Schooling
• Lunging
• Bandaging
• Plaiting
• Trim/Pull
• Sole Charge
• Exercising
• Starting/Breaking

Required Expertise

• Dressage
• Eventing
• Sole Charge
• Flatwork

Accommodation

Own room in self catered cottage

Job Benefits

Located on working sheep farm near the Snowy Mountains; friendly working environment; flexible hours; 6000 acres to ride over; own cottage; can bring own horse; travel to competitions; good facilities, opportunity to ride and compete; training from International Event Rider and Level 2 Eventing coach; can work for 2nd Year Visa

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