This boutique, private Dressage stable splits its time between Ocala, FL and Tryon NC - with picturesque, high end facilities in both locations! This facility is in Ocala, FL for 6 months starting November 1st, and escapes the heat to Tryon, NC in late April/early May. There are 5 horses currently in this program, but only 3 of them will likely be showing through the winter, as one is retired and another is for sale. The owner of this facility maintains regular training with her world-class instructor in Germany instructor via live-stream video calls, and is ready to step into the show ring with her small string of self-produced FEI horses. The owner is bright and energetic, and is not one to micromanage as long as her standards are being upheld and her horses are happy. This facility maintains the absolute highest standards of care and presentation for the horses, property, and stables at all times. 

If you are the kind of person who gets butterflies over beautiful, leggy dressage horses - you'll want to take a peek at this one! We are looking for an experienced, dedicated groom to take over the care of this small, exceptional group of mares as they make their show ring debut at the upper levels! Responsibilities will include all basic care, grooming and tacking for shows and lessons, lunging when necessary, holding for vet/chiropractor/farrier & communicating findings with both support team and owner. The ideal person will be a self-starter, highly organized, and have a true passion for ensuring the horses in their care are groomed and maintained to the highest standards at all times. This person should be comfortable and capable administering medications, hauling a large trailer, packing for shows and clinics, and assisting the owner as needed with responsibilities in and around the facility. Experience working with high end dressage horses and willingness to attend shows is a must! There is a stall cleaner on board in both Ocala and Tryon. 

- Grooming - Horses should be ready to head down the center line at any time!

- Turn in/out

- Making and administering feed, supplements, and medications

- Bandaging (standing and exercise) 

- Trailering to and from shows

- Packing for shows and seasonal relocation

- Lunging, jogging, handling horses as needed

- Ensuring feed/supplies are stocked 

- Night Check responsibilities daily

- Communicating with owner and support staff (vet/farrier/bodyworker,etc) 

- Assisting with care of facility & meeting with contractors/maintenance staff as needed

-*There will be times this person will be sole responsibility over the horses as owner is traveling, must be seasoned and comfortable enough to handle emergencies and other sole-charge responsibilities during this time.

- Minimum 5 years experience as a professional groom 

- Able to be sole-charge responsibility for UL Dressage horses

- Willing to learn and adhere to FEI rules and regulations (if not already known)

- Must be willing to relocate seasonally to Tryon, NC and Ocala, FL

- Must be able to clip, braid, lunge, and administer IV/IM injections

- Must be self-starting and possess above-average communication skills

- $1000-1100 per week salary

- Housing provided in both locations

- Worker's Comp Insurance

- 1 Week PTO after first year of employment

*This is not a riding position, nor will personal horses be allowed on-site. One well behaved house pet may be considered

2 Private rooms in a large on-site guest house complete with garage, bathroom, and kitchen. On occasion, the owner's guests/coach will visit and stay in the Master Suite of the guest house. These individuals will have nightly dinners with owner and it will not be the Groom's responsibility to entertain!