Show Jumping Groom, International Competition Program
Private 5-star FEI show jumping program based in Florida for the winter season
| Employer | Private 5-star FEI show jumping program based in Florida for the winter season (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Wellington, FL (Florida) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | USD 800–1,200 per hour Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | P-1A fit (support roles vary) |
| Role family | International Show Jumping Rider / Groom |
About the role
A competitive show jumping program is looking for an experienced groom to manage the horses of a rider on the U.S. team. The role is needed for an immediate start in a high-demand, high-standard environment. Living accommodation is provided at the Florida base.
What you'll do
- Manage the daily care and turnout of a string of competition show jumpers
- Turn horses out to a consistently high show standard, including braiding, clipping and trimming or pulling
- Bandage and care for legs and tend to horses before and after work
- Drive the horsebox to and from competitions
- Work independently with sole charge of horses when needed
- Occasionally ride if able, though riding is optional
Requirements
- Proven experience as a groom in show jumping
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
- Ability to drive a horsebox
- Skill in bandaging, plaiting, clipping and trimming or pulling
- Ability to take sole charge of horses
Nice to have
- Riding experience
Pay & benefits
USD 800–1,200 per hour. Housing is provided in Florida. The posting also mentions training available and that the program has top-quality competition horses.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Grooms working with elite show jumping programs typically document their experience at international-level competitions, references from riders and trainers, and the standing of the program they work with. A groom may be considered under a P-1 category or as essential support personnel depending on the facts, so each case is different. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer like this or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the evidence and a government decision.
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