Looking for a Freelance Groom?
Finding a groom is quite often a challenge. The BGA provides an opportunity for it's members to advertise here if they are a freelance groom.
Are you a BGA member and a freelance groom and would like to advertise? Email - info@britishgrooms.org.uk to add your details to this NEW directory of Freelancers.
| Name |
Location |
Details |
Contact |
| Brooke Morgan |
Based in Essex - nationwide cover |
Professional Freelance Groom/Rider/Driver Over 20 years experience. Emergency/Holiday cover for yard/Show Experience handling all horses including stallions and youngsters. Registered BSJA & BGA. Fully insured. HGV Class 2 Licence, non smoker, reliable. Referances available. Backing/breaking, schooling, preparing for sale and competing. |
07807 074616 |
Diane Coxon |
Bedfordshire and all surrounding areas |
WHEN THERE AREN'T ENOUGH HRS IN THE DAY 28 yr old, honest, reliable and hardworking groom, available to give you a helping hand around the yard. Over 10 yrs professional groom experience, working with hunters, eventers, dressage horses, show hunters, TB yearling prep, liveries and riding school horses. Can handle and work with a wide variety of horses including stallions and youngstock. BHS stage 3 NVQ level 3 and BSc equine and estate management. Fully insured and HGV driver. No job to big or small. Contact: coxond@aol.com www.dianecoxon.co.uk |
07908550063 |
| Mel Tomlinson | Norfolk, Linc and Cambridgeshire |
BHS Grooms certificate, UKCC 2 sports coach, RDA I BHS registered Instructor. Available for coaching of horse and rider and all general care. Call me or email: melanie@mtomlinson.orangehome.co.uk |
01366 380301 07717553778 |
| Emma jane Smith BHSPT | Ayrshire, Scotland |
International Professional Groom / Rider Confident experienced rider, competed at HOYS, BSPS and PUK. Experience working & handling a wide variety of horses, re-trained race horses and assisted breaking potential race horses. Reliable, hard working and trust worthy. BHS Stages 1,2,3, PTT and Equine Specific First Aid. Fully insured and willing to travel. Available for: General Yard Duties Schooling/ Jumping / Exercising Teaching Show Groom / Rider Show Preparation I will cover sick / holiday leave I will attend to all your horses needs so you can relax and enjoy your holiday CONTACT: emmajane_smith@hotmail.com (not available in the UK until 2.12.09) |
+3363 7819 410 (France) 07855 833 672 (UK) |
| Thomas Janichen | London, Greater London, Home Counties but also willing to travel |
Freelance Groom - 30 years experience
especially breeding I am available for: general yard duties, grooming, lunging, nightwatch incl. foaling, sales prep., paddock management and maintenance. Please contact me for further information. |
07805 117291 |
| Pamela Fitzsimmons | Central Scotland |
FITZSI FREELANCE HORSE SERVICES Over 20 yrs experience and available for:
Also 10 yrs office experience I could help with admin tasks. For further info please call |
07709 348 136 |
| Samantha Brown |
North West -
Warrington,
Cheshire |
Woof and Neddy - Dog Walking and Freelance Groom Professional Freelance Groom, available on a long or short term basis. All yard duties undertaken House/yard/pet sitting Holiday/sickness cover Dog Walking Other animal care alongside 20 years experience Fully Insured Please visit www.woofandneddy.co.uk or call Sam for more information |
0779 224 6608 |
| Clare Horstead |
Gloucestershire and Herefordshire |
Experienced, Young Groom Capable of handling youngsters, stallions and looking after broodmares. Available to do all yard duties and bandage, plait, lunge and groom to a high standard. Fees: £7 an hour for yard work and £10 for schooling. I am also able to do holiday/sick cover. Please call or e-mail and I will get back to you asap: clarehorstead@hotmail.co.uk |
07916514073 (please leave a message) |
| Kate West |
West Sussex and surrounding areas |
Advanced Freelance Groom / Show Groom With 13 years experience, show, carriage driving horses and polo are my forte! :All yard duties undertaken :Breaking youngsters and handling stallions :Driving license :Experienced travelling groom :Assistance for the vet and farrier if you can't make it :All forms of exercising undertaken :Show prep. and assistance at shows, attention to detail is absolute paramount !! : Advance Welfare in Animal (Transport) Certificate References are available from previous employers. For more details and a price list please call me or email: west.kate@hotmail.com |
07724 175475 |
| Louise Greenhorn |
Available all
over UK,
based in
central Scotland |
HAPPY TO TRAVEL ! Has groomed to high level eventing and has riden and groomed to a high level in show jumping at home. Friendly, reliable, hard working and trustworthy. BHS qualifications, child protection and currently doing home study Bsc Equine behaviour welfare and rehabilitation. All yard duties undertaken Exercising and schooling Highest standard of turn out including plaiting, clipping, mane and tail pulling etc. House/yard/pet sitting Can ride ponies or horses Holiday/sickness cover Travel and groom at shows Call or email - lougreenhorn@googlemail.com |
07932409673 |
| Zoe Adams |
Essex and
surrounding areas |
Experienced rider/groom Has ridden and groomed at highest level in Show jumping at home and abroad. Friendly, reliable and trustworthy. All yard duties undertaken Exercising and schooling Highest standard of turn out including plaiting, clipping, mane and tail pulling etc. House/yard/pet sitting Lightweight so can ride ponies or horses Holiday/sickness cover Travel to shows Please call or email me on zoe_140591@hotmail.co.uk **CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED UP** |
07974192214 |
| Simon Putt |
North Wiltshire,
Glos and
Surrounding area |
Freelance Event Groom / Rider An experienced, hard working and reliable groom that is able to suit to your needs, available for: 1. All yard duties 2. Exercise, schooling, cantering 3. Competition travel (including international) and preparation 4. Horse/Yard/Pet sitting 5. Show preparation, mane and tail etc. Most things considered Please call or email me: srputt@aol.com |
07779 267 207 |
| Claire Johns |
Hampshire /
West Sussex/
Nottinghamshire |
International Showjumping Groom Travelled to top CSI-WC Shows and was Assistant Manager in top Olympic Show jumping yard. * Equine sports massage therapist (EBW) * Maintaining horses exercise programs * Ability to exercise top showjumping horses * Willing to cover holidays and sickness * Travel to competitions Available from Nov- book now to avoid disappointment. Call or email : clairejohns@hotmail.co.uk |
0045 27683644 07732507407 |
| Charmain Plummer | Dorset |
Freelance Rider/Groom An experienced, reliable and trustworthy service that suits you and your horses indvidual needs. Available for: All general yard duties Exercising Pulling and Trimming Show Preperation Clipping Travelling Groom House/Yard/Horse/Pet Sitting Any Job Considered Fully Insured References Available Please call or email me on : dublinsdiamond@hotmail.co.uk |
07500 069286 |
| Kerry Brown |
Buckingham and all surrounding areas |
FREELANCE GROOM Very friendly, reliable and professional groom available for all your horse and pony needs. I have worked to a high level for many years in the horse industry, with both professional and amateur status horses and owners. Available for: All yard duties Clip / trim / bathing Horse / house sit or cover holidays Plait with all show prep Exercise / ride out Mane and tail pulling Teaching Show assistance and support Call Kerry or email: marksmith747@aol.com References available |
07709 280139 |
| Sarah Coppin |
Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and surrounding areas. |
PROFESSIONAL FREELANCE RIDER/ GROOM Experienced and trustworthy service provided to suit your indiviual requirements. Long/ short term/ holiday cover and competition grooming or riding available. I am experienced in producing young horses to a high standard and schooling/ exercising fit competition horses. Regularly competing at BE events, and willing to take on more rides. Experience grooming at the highest levels in Eventing, including Badminton, and Show Jumping competitions. Competitive prices. Excellent references available on request. email - s.coppin666@btinternet.com. |
0774 774 2044 |
| Marie White |
Retford (Notts) |
MW Equine Experienced rider/groom covering Retford (notts) area and surrounding nearby areas. Currently have available 2-3 days per week and some weekends. Please visit my website for more information: www.mwequine.yolasite.com/ |
07790 913205 |
| Leigh Miller BHSAI Reg'd |
Surrey/Berkshire/ Hampshire |
BHS qualified instructor since 1991.
Available for: teaching/lectures schooling/exercising travelling groom show preparation plaiting/pulling/ trimming clipping general yard duties staff holiday cover CRB checked with up-to-date ESFAC Certificate. Please contact me to discuss you requirements. Email: lmequestriansvcs@aol.com |
07811 401486 |
| Jo Green |
30 mile radius of
Banbury or Oxon,
Bucks, Warks and Northants |
Gertie's Grooming I am avaliable early mornings and evenings mon-fri and weekends, all tasks undertaken from show preperation, to riding, to house sitting. I am a lively outgoing person that has a passion for work! For more information: E-mail: jo@gertiesgrooming.co.uk Visit: www.gertiesgrooming.co.uk |
07835 773495 |
| Rob Sayer |
World Wide |
Freelance H.G.V. Driver Fully certified for long & short journeys. Defra certified, taco knowledge. Extensive knowledge of most European shows in Dressage & Showjumping. Experience with flight transportation. Very knowledgeable in health and care of horses in transport. Honest & reliable. e: robert.sayer3@ntlworld.com |
07786 068 604 |
| Kimberley Wootton |
Northants |
KWC EQUINE Knowledgeable hard working groom for all types of yard work. Schooling, holiday cover, exercise, dog and horse sitting day to day grooming and care. |
075475 15628 |
| Kat Casey |
North West England |
Reliable, Hard working and Trustworthy 24 year old Freelance Groom, available on a long or short term basis. Available for; all general yard duties plaiting pulling/ trimming clipping tack cleaning Exercising & schooling Show preperation working with children (CRB checked) Available to cover staff holidays/ sickness. Also available for horse/yard sitting and holiday cover. Fully Insured |
07974 007 603 |
| Kate Hutchinson |
Areas covered: Manchester /
Lancashire / Cheshire |
Trustworthy and reliable 27 year old Freelance Groom/Rider. Need a hand? Long or short term, holiday livery, one-offs covered. Competitive rates with discounts for multiple horses / block bookings. Experienced in yard duties, breaking, schooling, foaling, handling stallions, show riding, working with children, along with many other aspects. Insured with in excess of 20 years experience. Professional references available. e: katehutch@mail.com w: www.solitaireshowhorses.co.uk |
07867 554 053 |
| Jade Cannon |
LANCASHIRE / YORKSHIRE / CHESHIRE |
BHS AI WHO OFFERS EVERYTHING! **Lessons Total beginners to advanced dressage, show jumping & cross country. **Schooling All types of horses / ponies catered for, lightweight rider available. **Competition / Sales Thorough service offered from adverts to sales, schooling to winning! **BHS Examination Training Intensive courses designed to guarantee a pass in the most sought-after equine qualifications. **Freelance Groom Available for clipping, trimming, mucking out, competition help etc. ** Highly recommended house/horse/pet sitting service - references available.
Competitive Rates |
07742 808578 |
| Kerry Varley |
Hertfordshire |
25 Year Old Professional Event Groom Travelled all over the UK and abroad (including CCI**** and World Equestrian Games) with British Team Member. HGV Licence, International level of preparation of horses (plaiting, clipping, trimming, pulling). Experienced with naughty, fit and young horses. Able to Lunge, long rein, school, hack, and gallop. Small enough to ride ponies. Punctual, efficient, friendly, attention to detail and organised. References Available - no job too big or small! kerry@varley84.freeserve.co.uk |
07739 487886 |
| Darren Pote |
Gloucestershire (but willing to travel) |
International Show jumping Groom Professional show jumping groom, travelled all over Europe with Young Rider CSI***. Will travel nationally and internationally. Staff on holiday? need urgent cover? 25 years experience and BHSAI. Reliable , friendly and a GSH. Breaking/schooling/competing/grooming/teaching novice to advanced riders. For references and photos please e-mail or call. potedarren@hotmail.com 07807255205 english number |
07807 255205 |
| Anne Sigworth |
Oxforshire/
Gloucestershire willing to travel |
Experienced, Reliable and Trustworthy ... HGV licence, International level preparation of horses, can cope with any situation. I have extensive experience of travelling horses abroad and been British Team member on countless occasions. No job is too big or small, please give me a call! |
0777 1567061 |
| Emily Richardson | Cirencester and surrounding areas (Gloucestershire) |
Freelance Groom and Instructor BHS AI For details and price list please see www.cotswoldgroom.co.uk or email mail@cotswoldgroom.co.uk |
07985 751218 |
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Mae Draycott |
Thrapston, Northamptonshire |
Freelance Groom
I have lots of experience with a wide range of horses from Spanish stallions to thoroughbreds to show ponies.
I am fully insured for all yard duties as well as exercising on the lunge, in hand and riding.
Punctual, efficient and friendly.
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01832 733204
077909
28965 |
| Gemma Willetts |
Harlow, Essex
but will travel. |
Experienced Freelance Groom Going on holiday, got a sick groom or simply want no strings attached?
Experienced and reliable groom, with plenty of experience with youngsters, naughty and fit horses. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on either a long and short term basis and am willing to travel.
All exercising of horses catered for. Plaiting to RIHS and HOYS standard, and can clip, bandage, trim and turnout to a very high standard.
I am insured and have superb references. House sitting and care of other animals also taken on.
E mail me g.willetts@hotmail.co.uk
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I am booked up and am currently not taking any further bookings. |
| Emma Gordon |
Richmond, North Yorkshire Will travel. |
Experienced Freelance Rider/ Groom
Need help with your horses? I provide a professional service to the care of horses to suit the owners needs. Stage two qualified with experience within the equine industry of eight years. Available to do all yard duties, turnout, schooling, exercising and competition preparation.
All work welcome please call or email emma_gordon2001@yahoo.co.uk to discuss requirements even short notice as might be available. REFERENCES IF REQUIRED |
07983 486883 |
| Rachel Rodman |
West Sussex |
Freelance groom/rider available on a long or short term basis. Experienced compition groom with LGV licence. Very high standard of turn out. Have experience riding young, fit and naughty event horses. Will travel anywhere and happy to stay away. Happy to groom for any type, but have experience with eventers and show horse/ponies, specialising in working hunters having been placed at all major championships including HOYS, RIHS, PUK and BSPS. Have also ridden at CCI** level having produced the horse from Pre Novice. Reliable and hard working with extreme attention to detail. |
07813613621 |
| Sam Watts | Wiltshire / Hampshire areas |
20 years experience with international eventers, HOYS show horses and ponies, racing and driving.
Reliable, hardworking groom, holding BHS III and HND in Equine Business Studies. Available for all yard work, exercising, competition prep and clipping. Long or short term work, can work on own initative or as part of a team. House and animal sitting also taken on. Reasonable prices. |
07825 728033 |
| Zoe Agarwala | Based in Lancashire but will travel if needed |
Honest,Trustworthy and reliable.
5 years eperience working with horses and 18 years experience owning horses. 22 years old experienced in all areas of horse care. Holds BHS Stage 3. Available 7 days a week. One off call out or same day short notice call out. Sensibly Priced. Please either e-mail me on zoeagarwala@hotmail.co.uk or ring me to discuss further needs. |
07875868416 |
| Sally Lethbridge | Gloucestershire and surrounding area |
PROFESSIONAL FREELANCE GROOM
Reliable and trustworthy look no further Available for all your equestrian needs i.e. General yard duties, show preparation, trimming, clipping, and any form of exercise for your horse.
Also available for holiday cover and house sitting.
All work welcome please call or email me to discuss further. Visit my website for more info:
www.freelancegroom.co.uk |
07834 059403 |
| Gemma Elmore | Northamptonshire area with possible travel to neighbouring areas. |
Gemma Elmore's Freelance Service - For all your equestrian and pet needs. Experienced groom working at BHS stage 3 with a HND in equine and estate studies. Very reliable and knowledgable groom. Avalible for holiday cover, general help, competition help, competition and hunting preperation, exercising, dog walking and house sitting. Avalible on short or long basis, with possiblity of short notice. Competitive price. Please call for more information or email gefreelanceservices@yahoo.co.uk |
07515 546470 |
| Lucy Hoy |
Essex Area |
Whether it is a one off, holiday cover or regular cover. TURNOUT, RUG, MUCK OUT, FEED, GROOM, LUNGE/EXERCISE, GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF YARD, FIELDS, MΙNAGE ETC. All requirements catered for. Please either call me or email : Ianandluce@btinternet.com or visit : http://lucyfreelancegroom.blogspot.com/ |
07513 056 146 |
| Sandra Millett |
Chobham, Surrey |
Adaptable Freelance Groom who is female and lightweight. Calm, relaxed attitude with 20 years experience. Excellent references available, written or verbal. Anything considered from everyday to holiday cover or ad hoc as suits. Stabled or grass kept horses catered for and exercise by negotiation Fully insured, BHS and British Grooms Association member. Please call Sandra or email : sandra_millett@sky.com |
07976 664315 |
| Marie White |
Nottinghamshire |
Groom/Rider available Mon-Thurs afternoons for any equestrian work. Also offer pony schooling, as although I am 23 I am a lightweight rider, small enough to ride ponies! BHS Stage 2 qualified and BHS Insured. Owned and ridden horses since age of 3 and worked as a groom/rider in many different yards. Preferably in or close by to the Worksop area. Please contact with requirements. |
0779 0913205 |
| Barbara Mills |
Somerset Wiltshire Hampshire Devon Dorset |
25yrs+ experience in carriage driving, livery yards, heavy horses and travelling. I run own stud/stallions with miniatures and small ponies. Rescue work undertaken including rehoming. An experienced / dedicated / trustworthy groom offering cover on a long term or temporary basis. Short notice cover can be arranged. Reliable and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team. Experienced livestock smallholder for work in this area. References available and sensible prices per hour/day or job depending on circumstances. Please call or email me on : balimil@btinternet.com |
07952 731539 |
| Marie White | Nottinghamshire | Freelance groom/rider available in the Notts area and nearby. 22 yrs old, hardworking, trustworthy and reliable. Experienced lightweight rider. 18 yrs experience of horse ownership, 7 yrs experience of working in various yards. Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team. Available for staff holiday/sickness cover, exercising your horses, those odd days you need an extra hand, looking after your horses while you are away, and if you just want a lie in! All work welcome so please call to discuss your requirements, even if its short notice as I may be free! freelancegroom@hotmail.com http://freelancegroomservice.blogspot.com |
07790 913205 |
| Cara Bexton | West Sussex | Very Experienced Competition Event Groom with heaps of experience including Badminton, Burghley and Blenheim plus 3 legs of the Grand Slam for Pippa Funnell! Available for the forthcoming event season, one day, three days, or short term yard cover. Top class horse care, turnout and attention to detail paramount. Excellent references and HGV licence held. Willing to travel. Please call to discuss your requirements. cara@neddy.co.uk |
07768 612950 |
Hannah Sharp |
Cheshire | Sorry I am temp. unavailable due to injury. Will let you know when I am back working. |
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| Jackie Wilson | Kilbirine,Ayrshire | Freelance Heavy Horses Groom. 19 years experience ride, drive and show mainly worked with clyds have done some work with shires, have done foaling and bring on foals etc. for the show ring. Will travel also done work with Shetland ponies and show jumpers. murraynjackie@hotmail.co.uk |
01505 680144 07990 718636 |
| Rachel Cox | Cheshire |
HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY, RELIABLE, 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE. WEEKS/WEEKEND, STAFF COVER, CLIPPING & TRIMMING, EMERGENCY TRANSPORT FULLY INSURED REFERENCES IF REQUIRED www.hoofpowerhorsesitters.co.uk |
01942 201510 07840 178782 |
| Kathy Nadin | Chester and beyond! | Insured, Flexible, Freelance Groom - Available p/t in Chester and surrounding areas. Temp, perm, hols, hours, duties all negotiable. May be available short notice. Hardworking, trustworthy, approachable 30 something with references. |
01244 280158 07956 369150 |
N.B The BGA takes no responsibility for any of the above individuals.