Looking for a groom to work on a private yard managing the exercise and well-being of a string of 9 polo ponies. There’s plenty of riding in glorious countryside, no sets and two days off per week.

What you’ll be doing • During the winter, looking after 9 polo ponies who remain in low level exercise October to January. They are not stabled but spend time in every day to have hay, feed, a change of rug if needed and to let their feet dry. • Getting horses fit ready for next season from February. • During the summer we play Thursday, Saturday and Sunday up to 6 goal level at Druids Lodge with some travelling for tournaments elsewhere. • We live in the New Forest, so riding is all off road, 2 or 3 rides on non-polo days. • Feeding, grooming, bringing in for vet and farrier, fitness work, poo picking, pasture management and all care of the horses. • Driving the lorry if you can - we have a 6.5 tonne and 7.5 tonne • Tack cleaning and care of all equipment. • Getting ready for polo and grooming at matches and chukkas.

What we are looking for • High standards of horse care and turn out. • Competent and careful rider. • Able to keep yard clean and tidy. • Quick yet thorough. • Ideally hold HGV license or able to drive small lorry under 7.5 tonnes or willing to learn. • Happy to work on your own. • See yourself as part of a team with us as owners working to get the best out of the string.

What we offer • Lovely polo ponies and plenty of riding in New Forest national park. • No need to have polo experience, we can teach you provided you want to learn. • Competitive salary and pension. • Five day working week Wednesday to Sunday. • Accommodation close by but not on the premises.

Do you need a visa? If you need a visa, we may be able to help so please read the following carefully. • Are you aged 18-30/35 (see eligibility requirements on website below)? • Do you come from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Andorra, Japan, Uruguay, Monaco, San Marino or Iceland? • Can you demonstrate that you have £2530 in the bank? • Can you pay for the application fee of £298 and health surcharge of £776? If the answers to these questions are yes, we may be prepared to support your application for a Youth Mobility Visa so please ask for further information and please check the UK Government website at https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility.

Accommodation is a self contained bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with a garden 5-10 minutes away from the yard. The people who own it have a hyperactive spaniel and are very nice!

Pension 28 days annual leave per year