Dublin city center is only 50 mins away.I'm looking for a groom/ rider to look after our horses . We have mainly hunters . The job is to look after every aspect of the horses . At present I have 1 horse in and hunting , 1 on rehab should be back hunting in January, and 2 x 4 yr olds are being schooled for hunting. Also have 2 retired horses who live out . We have American barn stables , a walker , a sand arena and fields to exercise the horses in . Also a winter turnout area with shelter where the horses live in the winter months. The job includes Cleaning tack Plaiting and turning horses out to a good standard for hunting, washing tails ect Mucking out stable and winter turnout area Feeding horses , tending to rugs, riding every day except Wednesday and Sunday. We also have Farrier , vets and clipping man , horse physio , dentist , ect Brushing yard and maintaining a high standard of tidiness , hygiene and organisation in the yard . Preparing trailer for transport and cleaning out and unloading after hunting Attending any injuries , medication ect that horses may need from time to time. Basically everything that involves day to day care of horses. You will not be expected to do more than 4 rides a day , and as horses are hunting at least one day a week and generally have one or two days off after , you may have one , two or maybe none to be exercised on a day. The job involves about 30 -35 hours a week . Wednesday is your full day off , although this can on a very rare occasion change to Thursday ( depending on hunting schedule ) Sunday , you have to feed and muck out the winter arena , you are not expected to exercise on Sundays , but if we are competing or travelling to the beach or something , then you are expected to work. Also we need somebody with a full drivers license , as you will also have to do some driving and collecting kids .(teenagers boys 16 , 17 and my daughter is 20 . and if you can tow a box that's great ! In the summer months when the horses are turned out (march to July ) you will be asked to do some gardening work and driving . and some basic maintenance of the yard. In return we offer your own bedroom and bathroom in a new 2 bed apartment on site < you share it with our housekeeper . You have a car as well as a weekly salary. With only 1 week off max at xmas time , as this is a busy time for us , summertime is a lot freer And we need somebody asap. Dublin city center is only 50 mins away. Email [email protected]

2 Riders/stable workers required Dublin, nearest airport Duties as follows: Working week 8am - 5pm. 1 hr lunch break. Feeding horses, cleaning stables, tacking up, grooming, washing, schooling, putting horses on walkers, keeping yards clean. We have 50 horses stabled at any one time. Important that the candidate is confident working with green/nervous horses and ponies. It is not a suitable yard for a nervous rider. Lots of opportunities to ride different types and levels of horse. Important that staff are able to work alone, be responsible, respectful and also be a team player., We have a large indoor arena, outdoor arena, fields with xcountry jumps, horse walker, live in an area where it is safe to hack, and ride on country roads. Nice, modern stables. On site accomodation provided. All utilities, bins, electricity, heat, It's a nice new 3 bed apartment. 1 room currently taken. Bathroom upstairs with electric shower. Driver licence not essential Parking available if staff have cars. Kitchen equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer and all kitchen utensils. Accommodation on main bus route to Sligo with frequent service daily. Train Station approx 2 kms from accommodation. Beaches nearby. Local shops/ chemist/post office/laundry and more, approx 2.5 km Weekly wage €375 plus accommodation and all utilities covered. Apply [email protected]