Date Posted: 10/02/2019 | Last Updated: 11/07/2021
Categories:
Groom - Eventing, Groom - General, Groom - Hunter/Jumper, Groom - Western, Harness/Driving, Working Student
Positions Available:
Full Time
Annual Salary Range:
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level:
None
Horse Breeds Associated With This Job:
Any Breed
Languages Required:
English
Drivers license required?
Yes
Commercial drivers license required?
No
Height/Weight Specifications
(For riding positions only)
Height: ft in
Weight: lbs
Hermitage Driving Center is part of the historic Hermitage Thoroughbred Farm. Situated on 850 acres we host an FEI Combined Driving Event, Weddings, Parties as well as a Thoroughbred nursery. The Driving Center has a newly renovated private 10 stall barn with tackroom, turnout, wash bays and carriage house.
Looking for a self-motivated, team player to join our international show team! No driving experience required but show experience is preferred. Get the chance to work alongside 5 time World Championship Driver Jacob Arnold and 4 time National Champion Steve Wilson! Our team works with the top Trainers, Veterinarians, Physiotherapists, and Farriers in the World. This is a great opportunity for a hard-working individual to develop life long skills needed at the top level of competition in America and Europe!
Daily Activities Include: Stall Cleaning, Horse grooming and tacking, Turnout, Bathing, Feeding and Show preparations
Other Opportunites: Grooming at local, national, and International shows Hourly pay, Housing provided, Optional health care benefits
Home Base: Hermitage Farm, Goshen KY Winter Base: Grand Oaks Resort, Lady Lake FL Summer Base: The Netherlands
Horse skills must include: handling, grooming, and bathing. Clipping and braiding are a plus.
Work skills must include: stall cleaning, bucket scrubbing, hay moving, sweeping, and packing. Truck/trailer/tractor driving is not required but a plus.
Other skills: Must work well in a group.
-5-day work week with hourly pay (overtime for anything past 40 hours/week)
-401k, health/ vision/dental benefits plus PTO.
-Pet-friendly housing in a 3-bedroom house with other groom.
-Travel to national and international shows.
Shared housing is provided. Pet friendly 3 bedroom house is located on Hermitage Farm. Furnishings are not included.