Rider/Groom

DPR is seeking motivated individuals who are looking for a career with horses that enables them to learn and grow. This role is ideal for anyone looking to learn about foundation training, education and problem solving with horses. Our team is built on regular training, close working relationships and a determination to get the best out of every horse.
Daniel Robinson is a highly respected educator in the equine industry, and the team that supports him learn how to communicate and work with horses effectively, refine their own skills, and become horsemen/horsewomen in their own right. Our business is highly focused on the development of young thoroughbreds as well as some select performance horses. We start, further educate and develop young thoroughbreds for their career ahead. We focus heavily on horses we train at any age having a great base of understanding and confidence in their training. We provide a natural, relaxed atmosphere for horses, with a considerate approach to training regimes, diets, socializing, regular paddock turnout and more.
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As a team member, you will be responsible for assisting with the daily operations of our farm, housing up to 90-100 horses at any given time, it is vital you bring high attention to detail and are able to work well within a team.
With 40-50 horses training each day, you will groom for one of our senior riders, providing an exceptional level of care: grooming, saddling, taking temperatures, hosing, treating any injuries or ailments etc.
You will be responsible for feeding horses, cleaning yards and stables and maintaining tidy workspaces.
You will learn how to improve your handling and groundwork training skills, so that you can be effective progressing horses in all aspects of their education. From how they lead beside you, to leg handling, to body control and teaching softness in their responses.
If your riding is up to requirement, you will ride horses, developing their knowledge, exposure and confidence through a variety of training such as flat work, trail riding and more.

Attitude is a lot more important to us than experience.
Are you:
Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn? Horses should be your passion, not just your job.
Personable and conscientious?
Open minded and able to take direction well?
Dependable and a team player?
Do you:
Want to spend your day surrounded by horses and likeminded people?
Want to better your ability and skillset around horses?
Have an interest in what goes into developing a horse through their training?
Have a good level of fitness and time management?
- our mornings can be fast paced and require a considerable number of steps.
Previous work experience is favored, but not essential if you come from a good horse background.
Please send applications to: info@dprhorsemanship.com