Reasons to Become a Groom

Horses and passion are inseparable ; for many it is a dream to work with these animals night and day. Stable Express is here to help you realise your dreams. Before you decide to pursue a career in the equestrian world, it is important to know what this lifestyle demands. This to prevent any disappointment, as perception often differs from reality. A full-time job in the equine-sector is very different to working and keeping your own horse, or occasionally helping out at your local yard.

Besides a fulltime job it is possible to search for a part-time job for instance. Perhaps you would like to work in the weekends only, or you are interested in an internship in a tack store or stallion stud. Our vacancies are national and international and in various disciplines. These examples are just a few possibilities what Stable Express has to offer. When you fill in your profile as extensively as possible, you increase your opportunities considerably. It is also very important to fill in good references, whether in the equestrian industry or not.

If you are looking for a groom for your stable yard please email us at jons@stableexpress.com

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6 Reasons to Become a Groom

6 Reasons To Work As A Groom

One of the most popular jobs in the equestrian world is that of a groom, it is often considered a thankless profession but it certainly has it plus points. Their job is to provide food and water for the horses, change their beddings, clean all equipment, gears, and the stables, watch for any change in the horses and administer any treatment according to the vet. This is a person who looks after the horses each day and ensures that they are in good condition and healthy. The person should have a genuine interest in horse welfare so as to be able to do work amongst them and at the stables, if this is you then here are a fw good reason to consider a career as a groom.

If you love being around horses and grooming them, then this gives you the opportunity to be with them and take care of them. You are the only one who gets to spend more time with them, unlike other people who may be having specific schedules when to handle the horses. You will also have the opportunity to view the horses as your own without having to pay a huge amount to own them.
If you love being in horse events or shows, then be a horse groom. If you work with competition yards or racehorses, then you will prepare the horses and accompany them to any events that they need to be in. This gives you the opportunity to attend all horse events and shows that the horses are attending whether you may afford it or not.
If you love to travel, this is a great opportunity. You get to go far and wide and see the world together with the top riders who chose to travel with you for any events or shows such as Wellington, WEG or even the Olympics. You can also travel with the horse alone giving you much adventure.
You would become a groom if you wanted one day to own a horse business. When you work as a horse groom, you get the opportunity to know how the horse business runs because most of the time you are handling the horses. You even have the chance to work with other people such the Farrier, barn manager and others, hence being able to learn different types of work. You can also work as a free-lancer groom and work for different people.
If you want to learn more about horses, being a groom will give you that chance because you are the one who has the most time dealing with horses. You also get the opportunity to be involved in various aspects of horse care hence need to increase your knowledge on it.
If you would like to travel for work and move out of your hometown, then while being a horse groom you will get to meet a lot of people and make useful contacts. You will be called upon to offer your services or even get other job opportunities with better pay either in training facilities, riding academies or private residences.