Housing is included with this position.
Job description
Come join a beautiful farm tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet, VA! Mount Fair Farm is hiring a show groom position. We travel mainly throughout Virginia, with some time spent in Ocala during the winter and the opportunity to groom at indoor finals! Requirements of the job include
-being able to work in a close knit team, as well as individually
-excellent communication skills
-attention to detail
-ability to identify lameness and locate and treat minor injuries
-must be able to turn out 2 hunter show horses to a high standard
-should be comfortable wrapping, lunging, and tacking up horses
-must be willing to travel to the horse shows
-ability to drive a truck and trailer heavily preferred but I will teach you if necessary
-stall cleaning and general barn cleaning are also expected with this position
-ability to lift 50+ lbs including hay bales, water buckets, and show set up
This is a FULL TIME, W2, LIVE IN position. The work week is 6 days with night check 3/4 nights a week. The apartment that is included is a one bed/one bath located just above the barn! Well behaved pets are welcome, and a spot for a horse can be discussed. Salary is based on experience. There are some riding opportunities available but is not a main focus of the job.