Returning groom

[Danz]

Hi Guys

I am currently looking to get back into grooming after a few years out of the game. I groomed straight from leaving school on mainly event yards and then went in to equestrian/country retail for 7 years. Having then relocated to shrewsbury and realizing how much I’ve missed it all I’m desperate to comeback to it.

however I’m struggling. With being out of the loop for a few years and being in a new area and not really knowing what’s or who is around me Yard wise.
Thinking maybe just morning or part time work for A start to get back into things and find my feet. And contacts.

do we think would be good idea to offer a few hours free work for a start.. ?

I am currently furloughed from current job hence why I think is right time to start looking.
Many thanks for any ideas.

 

[Danz]

Also wanting to make this a career so getting in to a head position or traveling groom eventually.

x

 

[MereChristmas]

Join local Facebook groups. I have seen a few jobs advertised recently

 

[HorsesRule2009]

As previous poster said location Facebook groups are good.
I'm a groom and have previously had success using both, The Grooms List, and Yard and Groom to find jobs.

 

[honetpot]

I think if you get a part time job on a yard, some just want someone to do the mucking out in the morning, you soon get contacts.
Please I beg you, be reliable. I have used two people freelance, they are completely reliable. I am happy to work around what they can do, because when they are booked they turn up. Set up a system where you bill them straight away, an easy way is Paypal, and get them to pay straight away. Good luck.

 

[Danz]

Thank you both.. yes have been looking at all these..
Think I have just been over thinking it all from not really having any contacts in this part of the country.. the not knowing who’s who.. ?

 

[Danz]

I think if you get a part time job on a yard, some just want someone to do the mucking out in the morning, you soon get contacts.
Please I beg you, be reliable. I have used two people freelance, they are completely reliable. I am happy to work around what they can do, because when they are booked they turn up. Set up a system where you bill them straight away, an easy way is Paypal, and get them to pay straight away. Good luck.

Yes totally agree with being reliable. Nothing worse than having people who are not.. have been there when people
Have been a no show.. ? thank you

 

[jnb]

Lucie Turner nr Codsall was looking for PT help recently. As was The Dressage Secret at the old Tong Riding School.