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We are currently recruiting for this position as our Current yard manager is due to start her Veterinary Medicine degree.

The Equestrian Yard Co-ordinator is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring the highest standards of horse care, team coordination, and student support.

This role oversees the management of approximately 28 riding school horses and 30 student livery horses during term time, while leading a team of grooms and working collaboratively with senior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

-Horse Management & Welfare

-Oversee the daily care and routines of all horses on site, ensuring high standards at all times.

-Prepare and oversee feeding routines.

-Manage supplies and stock levels.

- Organise and supervise the timely tacking up of horses.

- Act as first point of call for minor injuries or health concerns, administering basic treatment as required.

- Liaise with senior staff and external professionals (e.g. vets, farriers).

Yard Operations:

- Manage daily yard routines to ensure efficiency and consistency

- Conduct field checks and oversee horse rotation and field management -Maintain yard organisation, cleanliness, and safety standards

- Ensure all equipment and tack is maintained and used correctly

Team Leadership:

- Lead, supervise, and support a team of grooms working on shift patterns.

- Plan and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate cover at all times

- Provide training, guidance, and performance oversight for grooms

-Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented working environment

-Student Support & Safeguarding

Essential:

BHS Horse Care Stage 2/3.

Strong practical previous experience in horse care and yard management

Proven ability to lead and manage a team

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Confident handling a variety of horses in a busy yard environment

Knowledge of equine health, feeding, and welfare practices.

Generous Package inc. Onsite Accommodation, Stable and Training.

Hours - Full time - Shift Pattern to be discussed.

Salary - Dependant on Experience.

Closing date – 31

^stMay 26

Email - z.lang@stonarschool.com
Web page - https://www.stonarschool.com/equestrian-centre/riding-at-school

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