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Pomponio Ranch

Rider/FEI Groom

Rancho Santa Fe, CA · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW 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 ...

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Rider/FEI Groom

Rancho Santa Fe, CA • On-site

Pomponio Ranch
Cattle Farming • 11 - 50 employees
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$28 - $34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW 


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.