Full-Time Exercise Rider / Racing Groom

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Newmarket
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Agriculture & Environment
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Horse Riding Horse Handling Racing Yard Experience Animal Care Yard Duties References Reliability Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Full-Time Exercise Rider / Racing Groom

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Newmarket, Suffolk

Salary: Good Salary, plus racing expenses, pool money, work place Pension, every other week afternoons off

Closing date: 21 May 2026

Job Details

Full-Time Exercise Rider / Groom Wanted

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a dedicated and experienced full-time Exercise Rider / Groom to join our team.

Role includes:

  • Riding out three (occasionally four) lots each morning
  • Carrying out general horse & yard duties
  • Attending race meetings when your horse/s are running

Working pattern:

  • Week 1: Monday to Saturday – mornings only
  • Week 2: Monday to Sunday – mornings and afternoons
  • One week of afternoon duties off, alternating weekly

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a racing yard is essential
  • Confident and capable rider
  • Excellent horse handling and yard skills
  • Strong references required

Important:

  • We do not offer accommodation
  • Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

To apply:

Please email your CV and references to: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Shalfleet, Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BX

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs