Apprentice show jumping groom / working pupil – Alton Hants

Malcolm Aitken (MA Sports Horses) is currently looking for a hard working, literate, honest young person to train as a show jumping groom. The applicant must be organised, dedicated, punctual, good with animals and patient. The successful applicant will be provided with suitable training and instruction to allow him/her to progress their career. It would be beneficial for the applicant to be a capable rider and be prepared to ride a range of horses although not essential. There will be some mucking out and some travelling to shows and since he also has a Stallion and several youngsters some of the work will involve providing assistance with our small scale breeding programme. Regrettably no accommodation. Car driver preferred.Malcolm runs a small competition yard in Medstead where he currently has a very exciting string of horses and is looking forward to attracting new horses and owners. Malcolm brings on and sells quality young show jumping horses from Novice to Foxhunter Level.

He also teaches range of clients from teenagers to experienced amateurs. Runs a dealing, sales and full and part livery service. UKCC Level II coach and Pony Club Accredited trainer – Show Jumper up to Foxhunter. Specialist in bringing on and selling ponies