Rider/FEI Groom Pomponio Ranch is seeking a Rider/FEI Groom to support our show jumping program. This is a role designed for someone who can independently ride, manage, and prepare horses at a high level, while also handling grooming responsibilities.
Key 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
- Support veterinary and farrier visits, including follow-through on care plan
Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years of FEI experience
- Must be able to travel 30-45 weeks of the year.
- 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
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Housing, 401k, PTO.
