Double C Sporthorses is looking for a working student or show groom for the 2024/2025 winter circuit in Ocala. In Ocala, we are located on a farm midway between WEC and HITS. We will have a maximum of 10 horses with one other full time groom and one other working student, plus our trainer/ rider. The position could potentially become a year round position with the rest of the year in Virginia and traveling to shows. Duties to include - cleaning stalls, changing waters, turning out, feeding, keeping barn tidy, grooming and tacking up horses, bathing horses, wrapping legs and using ice boots, setting jumps, taking horses to the show ring, night check. Braiding and clipping would be a bonus! These tasks will be shared with other team members. Must be able to lift 50lbs without trouble. Flat riding and training are a possibility for the right candidate. A show record and current video will be required for riding. Unfortunately we are not able to offer board for a personal horse. We will consider a one small pet.

Our new team member should have extensive Hunter / Jumper show horse experience. Experience with young horses preferred. Riding not a requirement but may be a possibility for the right candidate. Must have own transportation, ability to pass a drug and background check. References from another equestrian professional required.

Private barn apartment on the farm midway between WEC and HITS. Bathroom will be shared with the staff during the day.

Small boutique program with minimal clients, and a very friendly staff to horse ratio (max of 10 horses to 4 team members). It is our goal to have reasonable days without overworking our team members. Salary or stipend is negotiable depending on skills and experience, and goals of the candidate. We are open to either a paid groom or a working student.