07/04/2026
⭐️ Yard Staff – Live-In Role (Couples Welcome) ⭐️
📍 Malpas, Cheshire
Looking for someone who takes real pride in their work, wants responsibility, and isn’t afraid of a proper horsey lifestyle.
We are looking for an experienced, reliable and hardworking person to join our team on a BHS approved busy riding school livery and competition yard.
This is a live-in position with two-bedroom accommodation included, and would ideally suit a couple looking for a long-term role working together on a well-established yard.
The main role is hands-on yard work, with responsibility for supporting the day-to-day running of the yard and taking sole charge when required. We are looking for someone confident, capable and happy to get stuck in.
The Role:
All general yard duties (mucking out, feeding, turnout etc.)
Keeping the yard running smoothly day to day
High standard of horse care for both riding school horses and competition ponies
Clipping, trimming and pulling to a good standard
Tack cleaning and general organisation
Requirements:
Solid experience in a riding school environment is essential
Confident handling a range of horses and ponies
Able to lunge and ideally ride if small enough (competition ponies)
Must be able to teach (qualifications not essential, experience is)
Reliable, practical and hard working
Basic computer literacy required
Diving licence (HGV) bonus as isolated if don’t drive
There are competition ponies on site, so attention to detail and high standards are important.
For Couples:
There is the opportunity for a second role alongside this position, suited to someone with experience in:
Tractor work
General yard maintenance
Site upkeep
This can be shaped depending on experience.
Accommodation:
Two-bedroom accommodation included as part of the role
Own horse welcome
Well-behaved dog considered (depending on temperament)
Package:
We offer a competitive package reflective of experience, responsibility and the live-in nature of the role.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the role, the horses and the yard environment/lifestyle — not just the pay — and who is looking for the right long-term fit.