What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groom position at Blue Elephant Eventing?
Event Groom Blue Elephant Eventing is looking for a new full time hire. We are a small professional eventing program located in Newtown Square, PA - winters in Ocala, Fl. Looking to start end of April in PA but flexible . We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, paid vacation and housing. Also a 5 day work week while in PA. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing exceptional care for top-level horses, exhibit a strong work ethic, and thrive in collaborative team environments. You would be working around high performance Eventing trainers as they oversee our program. Responsibilities include the day-to-day care and management of fit competition horses and young horses including stalls, feeding, grooming, tacking up, turning in/out, general first aid and keeping horses tidy and competition ready. The ability to drive a truck and trailer and braiding experience is preferable. Riding opportunities(hacking/fitness work) are possible but limited in this position. Please send inquiries to blueelephant.nina@gmail.com.
Required Key Skills
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Plaiting
- Clipping
- Trim/Pull
- Sole Charge
- People Skills
Job Benefits
Competitive salary, health and dental insurance, paid holidays and vacation, housing, 5 day work week while in PA
Accommodation
Shared but with private quarters