David Britnell Eventing

Job Opportunity - Head Groom at David Britnell Eventing🐎

📍 Location: Cambridgeshire – CB25📅 Start Date: June/July 2026💼 Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are a professional competition yard specialising in the backing and producing of young event and dressage horses all the way through the levels to 5*. We pride ourselves in running the yard to an extremely high standard, with all the horses receiving 5 star care, at our beautiful base in Cambridgeshire.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our professional, fun and supportive team. This is a key position within the yard, responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the yard, horse management and ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about the sport of dressage and eventing, who leads by example with a proactive, hands-on approach to yard management.

Key Responsibilities
* Day-to-day management of horse care, including feeding, grooming, and turnout
* Exercising horses - riding, lunging & longlining
* Preparing horses for training, competitions, and travel including trimming, plaiting & clipping
* Leading and supervising other members of the team
* Monitoring horse health and liaising with clients, vets, farriers, and physios
* Maintaining yard organisation, cleanliness, and efficiency
* Grooming at competitions (plaiting, tacking up, aftercare)

Requirements
* Proven experience working in a professional competition yard
* Confident handling young and fit competition horses
* Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* High standards of turnout and horse welfare
* Full driving licence (HGV beneficial but not essential)
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic

What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£27-30k per annum, based on experience)
* 5 day week, 28 days paid holiday & pension scheme
* Private health care
* Opportunity to work with top competition horses
* Supportive and professional team environment
* Opportunities to train with David
* Opportunities to travel to competitions

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience to:📧 [email protected]

British Grooms Association

Skylite’s Cooley Star flying round the novice at Cirencester Park a couple of weeks ago ✈️

Looking forward to a fun weekend ahead at 🔜🐎🤞🏻

Candy looking and feeling amazing thanks to our wonderful team and sponsors! 🙏🏻

Cirencester Park last weekend with JTH Wonder & Skylite’s Cooley Star🐎

JTH Wonder produced a beautiful test for 28 followed by a super clear SJ putting him in 3rd heading into XC in a hot intermediate section 🤩 He was on rails the whole way round until a total rider error at the final combination, he jumped in mega but I didn’t get him back quick enough for the final part, gutted for him but we came back round, popped it and he finished really well!

Thank you as always to The Continuity Syndicate for the ongoing support with this wonderful horse 🙏🏻

Looking forward to this clinic on Sunday 👌🏼 There’s still time to book on 🐎

We have a couple of spaces at the David Britnell Eventing Club afternoon - 19th April 2026

🐎3pm - Polework/small jumps
🏇🏿4pm - Jumping

💡 Very relaxed & supportive sessions, ideal for horses and riders at any stage of retraining
📍 Cam Park, Lode, Cambridgeshire – CB25 9HF

David is an International 5⭐ Event Rider and BHS Accredited Coach, known for his calm, confidence-building approach and practical training that really makes a difference

Booking link is in the comments below ⬇

Job Opportunity - Head Groom at David Britnell Eventing🐎

📍 Location: Cambridgeshire – CB25📅 Start Date: May 2026💼 Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

After 3 wonderful years with us, our brilliant Head Girl Lucy is moving onto pastures new. We are now seeking a Head Groom to join us at DBE, to start May 2026.

We are a professional competition yard specialising in the backing and producing of young event and dressage horses all the way through the levels to 5*. We pride ourselves in running the yard to an extremely high standard, with all the horses receiving 5 star care, at our beautiful base in Cambridgeshire.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our professional, fun and supportive team. This is a key position within the yard, responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the yard, horse management and ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about the sport of dressage and eventing, who leads by example with a proactive, hands-on approach to yard management.

Key Responsibilities
* Day-to-day management of horse care, including feeding, grooming, and turnout
* Exercising horses - riding, lunging & longlining
* Preparing horses for training, competitions, and travel including trimming, plaiting & clipping
* Leading and supervising other members of the team
* Monitoring horse health and liaising with clients, vets, farriers, and physios
* Maintaining yard organisation, cleanliness, and efficiency
* Grooming at competitions (plaiting, tacking up, aftercare)

Requirements
* Proven experience working in a professional competition yard
* Confident handling young and fit competition horses
* Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* High standards of turnout and horse welfare
* Full driving licence (HGV beneficial but not essential)
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic

What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£27-30k per annum, based on experience)
* 5 day week, 28 days paid holiday & pension scheme
* Private health care
* Opportunity to work with top competition horses
* Supportive and professional team environment
* Opportunities to train with David
* Opportunities to travel to competitions

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience to:📧 [email protected]

British Grooms Association
Equestrian

✨ Final call for entries for the David Britnell Eventing clinic ✨

📅 8th February 2026
🐎 Flatwork | Polework | Jumping – choose what suits you and your horse
💡 Very relaxed & supportive sessions, ideal for horses and riders at any stage of retraining
📍 Cam Park, Lode, Cambridgeshire – CB25 9HF

David is an International 5⭐ Event Rider and BHS Accredited Coach, known for his calm, confidence-building approach and practical training that really makes a difference.

👥 Group or individual lessons available
📲 Bookings via Horse Monkey – https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/83541/RoR+South+East+-+Flatwork%2C+poles+or+jumping+Clinic+with+David+Britnell+CB25+9HF

⏰Our first winter training dates are out for 2026!

Email [email protected] or direct message to book your slot 📲

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