Second Travelling Head Person / Travelling Groom

Richard Hughes is looking to recruit a second Travelling Head Person to join his top quality team. 

Job Description

• Travelling horses to the races and sales
• Applicants should be competent and confident saddling horses and overseeing all aspects of their care at the racecourse
• Full liaison with owners at the races in the absence of the trainer
• Liaising with the Trainer remotely, if not in attendance at the races
• Opportunities to travel abroad with overseas runners at times
• Assisting in the organisation and maintenance the racing tack room (colours, tack, staff, clothing etc)
• Maintenance of horseboxes eg.
• Cleaning after racing and reporting any faults to the office
• Riding out and general yard duties when not racing.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a full, clean driving license and be confident driving a two horse (3.5T) horsebox.
• Applicants should be experienced and confident in travelling horses, well organised and able to work as part of a team.

Package

• Accommodation available
• Quarterly share of pool money
• Competitive salary on offer in line with experience