About this role
The International Competition Groom is a highly specialized topsport professional responsible for the high-performance care, daily physical management, and international competition logistics (healthpapers) for elite Grand Prix dressage horses (including Olympic prospects).Unlike general stable care or basic equine handling, this role requires advanced expertise in FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) regulatory compliance, high-stress international show management, complex post-Brexit equine transport logistics, and continuous micro-level monitoring of elite equine athletes. We are looking for an International Competition Groom to strengthen our team.
The candidate is a highly specialized topsport professional responsible for the high-performance care, daily physical management, and international competition logistics for elite Grand Prix dressage horses. Unlike general stable care or basic equine handling, this role requires advanced expertise in FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) regulatory compliance, high-stress international show management, complex post-Brexit equine transport logistics, and continuous micro-level monitoring of elite equine athletes.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
High-Performance Equine Care & Daily Management: Individual Athlete Management, Micro-Level Health & Performance Monitoring, Specialized Physical Care, Exercise Support & Tacking.FEI Competition & Show Management: FEI Protocol Execution, Veterinary Inspection Preparation, High-Stress Ring Preparation (braiding, polishing, tacking), and immediate post-test recovery under intense international show conditions. International Logistics & Cross-Border Travel: Post-Brexit Customs & Quarantine Management: Managing international cross-border transit logistics between the UK and EU, including health certificates, ATA Carnets, customs documentation, and customs clearance procedures;FEI Passport & Travel Documentation: Maintaining official FEI passports, vaccination records, and international movement paperwork. Long-Distance Transport: Overseeing the safe loading, long-distance road/air transport, in-transit hydration, and stress-reduction protocols for elite competition horses.