Rider/FEI Groom

Pomponio RanchRancho Santa Fe, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

Pomponio Ranch is seeking a Rider/ FEI Groom to support their show jumping program. This role is designed for someone who can independently ride, manage, and prepare horses at a high level, while also handling grooming responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of FEI experience
  • Proven experience riding and exercising show jumping horses
  • Ability to manage multiple horses independently, both at home and while traveling
  • Strong horsemanship and attention to detail in both riding and care
  • Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a high-performance team
  • Must be able to travel 30-45 weeks of the year

Responsibilities

  • Exercise, flat, and condition horses at a high level in alignment with the program and lead rider’s instructions
  • Prepare horses for training sessions and competition, including warm-up rides and light schooling as directed
  • Execute rehabilitation and conditioning rides as prescribed by the veterinarian and/or lead rider
  • Maintain consistency in each horse’s program both at home and while traveling
  • Communicate clearly with the lead rider on horse performance, behavior, soundness, and readiness
  • Perform all FEI-level grooming duties independently, both at home and while traveling
  • Tacking, untacking, bathing, clipping, braiding, and overall presentation of horses
  • Oversee daily horse care including feeding, basic health monitoring, and turnout coordination
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of tack, equipment, and horse areas
  • Travel domestically and internationally (including Europe) as the sole person responsible for assigned horses
  • Ensure horses are properly prepared, managed, and show-ready throughout the competition cycle
  • Administer intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV) injections as needed
  • Support veterinary and farrier visits, including follow-through on care plans

Benefits

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Housing
  • 401k
  • PTO

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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