Experienced Rider/groom
Wallis Middlingbank, New South Wales
2nd Year Visa Eligible
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Job Description
Looking for an experienced full-time groom/rider to assist with 4–5 young jumping horses.
Role includes:
Daily grooming and care of competition and young horses
Exercising and schooling young horses
Preparing horses for competition and sale
Maintaining stables, paddocks and facilities
Regular weekend travel to competitions
Ability to work and ride on own
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in competition grooming
High level flatwork skills
Reliable, organised, and professional attitude
Already residing in Australia
Eligible for 88 days work visa
Own car required as it is 30kms to the nearest town and there is NO public transport
What’s Offered:
Self contained cottage accommodation available
Opportunity to work with quality young horses
Supportive but independent working environment
Beautiful location on a large sheep farm near Cooma, Southern NSW
This role would suit a capable, self-motivated rider/groom looking for autonomous responsibility and regular competition travel in a stunning rural setting.
📩 To apply, please send a cover letter and resume detailing your Equine experience and riding videos to
Postcode: 2630 (Middlingbank, New South Wales)
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Farming, Animals & Conservation