Travelling Head Person/Groom

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Berkshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Agriculture & Environment
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SKILLS

Horse transportation Saddling Racecourse care Horse care Teamwork Full clean driving license Organizational skills Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Travelling Head Person/Groom

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Berkshire

Posted: 92 days ago

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Group 1 winning trainer, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking to recruit a Travelling Head Person to join his top quality team.

  • Travelling horses to the races and sales
  • Applicants should be competent and confident saddling horses and overseeing all aspects of their care at the racecourse
  • Full liaison with owners at the races in the absence of the trainer.
  • Liaising with the Trainer remotely, if not in attendance at the races.
  • Opportunities to travel abroad with overseas runners.
  • Assisting in the organisation and maintenance of the racing tack room (colours, tack, staff, clothing etc)
  • Maintenance of horseboxes.
  • Cleaning after racing and reporting any faults to the office
  • Riding out and general yard duties when not racing.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be over 25 years old, have a full, clean driving license and be confident driving a two horse (3.5T) horsebox.
  • Applicants should be experienced and confident in travelling horses, well organised and able to work as part of a team.

Package

  • Accommodation available
  • Quarterly share of pool money
  • Competitive salary on offer in line with experience

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