Groom / Rider
Location Holywell
Full Time / 6 Day Week
Live-in position
Merllyn Sport Horses specialises in producing and selling sports horses in the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Join the team at Merllyn Sport Horses in Holywell, where passion meets performance in the world of equestrian sport. This dynamic yard specialises in producing, schooling, and selling sport horses across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Horses are trained and prepared from novices through to graded levels, providing an environment where high standards are expected and the results speak for themselves.
If you’re competent with horses, thrive in a performance‑oriented setting, and want to work with a progressive sport‑horse operation. Merllyn Sport Horses is an ideal place to bring your expertise and develop your career.
Role
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and confident individual to join the team at Merllyn Sport Horses. This is a hands-on role within a busy competition yard, working with high-quality sport horses. You’ll be trusted to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the yard when the team is away at shows, so reliability and initiative are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day yard management, including overseeing routines and horses, when the team is competing away
Plaiting and clipping to competition standard
Preparing horses for shows, training, and sales
Confidently and safely driving a 3.5 tonne horsebox
General yard duties to a high standard, ensuring horse welfare is always the priority
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience working on a competition or professional yard
Able to take charge and keep the yard running smoothly in the owners’ absence
Skilled in plaiting, clipping, and turnout for competition
Confident driver of a 3.5t horsebox (license essential)
Hardworking, committed, and able to use initiative
Salary
Competitive wage, up to £35,000 for the right candidate, depending on experience and skill level
Benefits
Shared accommodation
Excellent facilities
Competitive salary
Apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and skills.
Please note, no pets.
