Rider
- Employer
- GodolphinHR
- Location
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Salary
- We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package
- Closing date
- 7 Apr 2023
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- Sector
- Horse Care, Rider
- Job Role
- Work Rider
- Contract Type
- Full Time, Part Time
Godolphin are seeking a number of highly skilled and experienced Riders to ride out at our Moulton Paddocks yard for Charlie Appleby. We are seeking riders who are able to demonstrate that they can ride and work to the highest possible standards and possess the passion and drive to make a real contribution to our world class team.
The job holder will be responsible for assisting with routine stable duties and riding horses on daily exercise.
Key Tasks
- Riding horses on daily exercise Mucking out stables Grooming and care of horses, including washing down after work Tacking up horses Cleaning and care of tack and equipment Schooling and preparation of yearlings Responsibility for hand walking, lunging, putting horses on horse walker, swimming, and grazing horses as and when required Preparing for and attending the Races Responsible for the maintenance of the horses’ health and welfare, including the taking of temperatures Communicating with and supporting colleagues, Head Lads, Assistant Trainers and other Godolphin staff as required Representing, and upholding the reputation of, Godolphin both inside and outside the organisation, e.g. when travelling to races, on the gallops
Qualifications
- Good horsemanship – riding and handling, including ability to ride work and other specialist skills, e.g. stalls work, lunging Communication skills – verbal and some written Demonstrates flexibility and can make a positive contribution to a team Horse welfare knowledge Awareness of Health and Safety requirements and be responsible for ensuring these requirements are met in the yard, on the gallops and whilst performing any other duty whilst at work. Physically and mentally able to cope with the demands of the role 63kgs maximum weight for new staff NVQ Level 3 Racehorse Care & Management an advantage
This is a great opportunity for the right individual to work in excellent facilities, with an impressive benefits package, and competitive salary on offer.
In addition, we will consider mornings part-time, or flexible hours.
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