As our Equestrian Centre continues to flourish as a core feature of campus life, we are seeking dedicated and hard-working Stable Hands/ Grooms to join our busy team.
We are looking for passionate, reliable, and hands-on individuals with practical experience in horse care and yard routine. Whether you are an experienced groom looking for a rewarding role in a unique educational setting or a dedicated equestrian keen to deliver high standards of care, this role offers a supportive environment within our prestigious boarding school.
About the Role
As a Groom/ Stable Hand, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our Equestrian Centre, ensuring our horses are cared for to the highest standards of health and welfare.
Working alongside our Equestrian Director and yard team, you will handle daily routine tasks, prepare horses for student riding lessons and co-curricular activities, maintain facilities, and support equine health regimes.
Additionally, our centre proudly runs equine-assisted learning initiatives, including the BHS Changing Lives through Horses framework. You will work in an environment that actively transforms young lives through equine interaction.
Operating in an Modern American Barn stable with horses living outside most of the year, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in the schooling of younger ponies, work with rescue ponies through our Redwings partnership and benefit from mentorship and riding lessons with the Equestrian Director.
Located within our stunning 260-acre estate, the school offers a rewarding workplace where high standards of horsemanship and student safety go hand in hand.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-standard routine horse care, including mucking out, turning out/bringing in, preparing feeds and forage, rugging, and grooming.
- Monitor equine health daily, report injuries or illness promptly, assist with routine veterinary/farrier visits, and administer basic first aid or prescribed treatments.
- Tack up and groom horses, prepare arenas, and support staff during student riding sessions and co-curricular clubs.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organised stables, tack rooms, feedback areas, paddocks, and arenas.
- Support Community and Interventions: Assist with yard routines that support our BHS Changing Lives through Horses sessions and co-curricular student activities.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhere to yard risk assessments, health and safety protocols, and school child safeguarding guidelines at all times.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven, practical experience working in a yard, riding school, or equestrian environment.
- Is confident and competent handling a variety of horses safely and calmly.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, physical fitness, and reliability in all weather conditions.
- Holds a genuine passion for horse welfare and high standards of yard presentation.
- Communicates warmly and professionally with students, colleagues, and visitors.
- Holds or is working towards BHS qualifications (desirable, but relevant practical experience is equally valued).
Why Join Us?
At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School, we value our equestrian staff and support their ongoing development. By joining our team, you will benefit from:
- Inspirational Setting: Work on a gorgeous 260-acre Gatton Park estate.
- Professional Environment: A supportive, well-equipped yard with a strong focus on horse welfare and high standards.
- Opportunity to work with well behaved rescue ponies and help progress the horses education
- Impactful Work: Be part of a school community that enriches students' lives and delivers life-changing equine initiatives.