Finding part time groom jobs

[coblets]

What the title says really. I used to volunteer at at a riding school, and I’ve found myself really missing spending my weekend at the yard. The thing is, I used to work 8-7 Sat + Sun, often being the only one on the yard, and I never even received a free ride, let alone any pay. And nowadays I can’t afford volunteering away my time either.

So I’ve been thinking about finding a weekend groom job, ideally just one day weekly, but regardless I’m yet to find anything on yardandgroom. Are there any other websites where people advertise openings? Or would it be alright for me to email yards asking about vacancies - given that I have no qualifications, just experience at this one yard - and, if yes, how do you phrase that kind of email? I’m assuming the overly formal emails you send to companies aren't necessary.

Or does anyone have any advice for other ways to get a horsey fix?

Thanks in advance for any help xx

 

[Gingerwitch]

Facebook ?

 

[twofatladies88]

Where are you based? I’m always looking for help and can’t seem to find any part time help on my little yard at home.

 

[coblets]

Where are you based? I’m always looking for help and can’t seem to find any part time help on my little yard at home.

I'm in London x

 

[twofatladies88]

That’s quite a way from me - what a shame!

 

[quizzie]

North, south, east, or west re accessibility to yards outside London?

 

[coblets]

North, south, east, or west re accessibility to yards outside London?

I can go as far as the oyster zone does - so farthest is probably south (Epsom area) or NW.

 

[Melandmary]

Facebook ?

I have shared 2 groom jobs on fb in last couple of weeks.... One private and 1 for a local paralympic dressage rider. Also would ask in your local feed/ tack shops and put an advert up if you can

 

[spotty_pony]

That’s quite a way from me - what a shame!

whereabouts are you as I am looking for similar?

 

[twofatladies88]

SP I’m in Shropshire

 

[spotty_pony]

SP I’m in Shropshire

Damn! I'm in Lincolnshire!

 

[Leandy]

Facebook is your friend

 

[sport horse]

Facebook - 'Grooms,jobs & riders' page, post a wanted job. Find the equestrian pages for the area you cover and again post a wanted advert