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 |
| Jane Hendy |
Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
FREELANCE GROOM - DOG SITTING - HOLIDAY COVER Very Genuine and Reliable Experienced Groom and Dog Lover. Available at short notice or long term contract to help with all yard duties, turn out, exercising and Dog Day Care. Great with large and small breeds and naughty childrens ponies! Fully insured, available 7 days a week. Hard Working, High Standards and Friendly Personality. Email : info@west-country-show-jumps.co.uk |
07834 819491 |
| Karina Essery |
Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire and Derbyshire |
Elite freelance groom, mature, reliable and trustworthy with experience to international level across most disciplines. Available for: All yard duties, Yard/house/pet sitting, Staff cover, Traveling groom, Horse and human massage therapy and training/lessons etc. I am fully insured and qualified. Phone or see my web site www.equidynamicsmassageandtraining.co.uk for more details |
07808 689111 |
| Anna Loader | Dorset (covers parts of Wilts/Hants) |
Experienced Rider and Groom offering a wide range of services to suit all needs. - Exercising - Breaking and bringing on -Show preparation / assistance -Holiday cover -Tuition -problem horses/ re-schooling - groundwork -All yard duties undertaken For more information please go to www.annaloader.webs.com or email annaloader@yahoo.co.uk |
07837640157 |
| John Richardson/ Equine Solutions | Cornwall |
DETAILS: **General Stable Services – mucking out, turn out, feeding, grooming, exercising. **Attendance for Farrier/Vet/Dentist – if you cannot be present for an appointment, I can stand in for you. **Clipping and Trimming – including introducing these operations to first timers **Starting Horses – any age or background **Retraining Horses – any age or background **Stud Duties – foal watch, handling of in foal mares and young stock **Veterinary Duties **Compilation and Management of Nutritional and Exercise Plans – I can keep your horse healthy and suitably prepared for whatever you want him to do be it a hack around the block or an endurance ride. I have 18 years experience of working professionally with horses, including riding school , competition, welfare and stud work. I can provide excellent references. email: john@equine-solutions.org.uk |
07944490219 01326 21046 |
| Sonya Cannon |
Hertfordshire/ Bedfordshire area |
FREELANCE RIDER/GROOM BHSAI/Horse Owners Certificate Show Preparation-Plaiting, Mane & Tail Pulling, Clipping (Groomed at County Level) Experience in Dressage/Showing Light enough for ponies Exercising & Schooling All yard duties catered for Happy to deal with Vets/Farriers/Physios/Dentists Experienced, reliable and hard working. Fully insured and references available . |
07834 905 673 |
| Nikki Yearley |
Essex |
Reliable, hardworking and trustworthy freelance groom I provide a professional service to suit your individual requirements: *Holiday cover *Yard cover/Staff cover *Exercising and schooling *Competent rider - backing, breaking and schooling *Tack cleaning/grooming *Pet sitting + dog walking *Vet/Farrier attendance BHS Stage 1 + 2 horse riding and care and a National Diploma in Horse Management. Lightweight so able to ride a variety of horses from 13hh to 17.2hh. Any job considered. Please contact Nikki on or email nikknakk90@hotmail.com |
079045 02119 |
| Lucy Farquhar |
Yorkshire |
Experienced,hard working and reliable groom. *Competition grooming *Excersising - schooling & hacking Avaliable for general yard duties to cover holidays etc. Transport service also avaliable - www.hot-to-trot.co.uk |
07931854456 |
| Graham Cole | Areas Covered: 50 mile radius of Swindon, so Glos, Wilts, Hants, Berks |
EquestriCare Experienced, hard working and reliable and mature groom able to work on a sole charge, management basis. Has experience in working in Livery, Dressage, Hunting and Eventing yards to the highest level. BHS qualified in care and management qualifications • Highest standard of turn out including strapping/banging, plaiting, clipping, mane and tail pulling etc. • House/yard/pet sitting (Dog walking no problem) and happy to do maintenance work around yard • Lunging and competent rider for hacking out and exercising • Holiday/sickness cover • Vet/Farrier attendance • Travel to and grooming at competitions • Experienced in towing trailers and driving up to 7.5 tonnes vehicles, tractors and tracked vehicles (Clean licence) • Fully insured Email: graham@equestricare.co.uk Web: www.equestriecare.co.uk |
07934 627692 (If no answer, please leave a message, live in bad reception area) |
| Nicola Simpson |
Wiltshire |
Professional Event Groom with years of experience at top level including Badminton, Burghley, 2004 Olympics and 2007 Europeans with the British squad. Avaliable from early May for 1 or 3 day events, or short term cover. Top level of turn out and care given with attention to detail. Good references plus HGV licence. Willing to travel For more information please feel free to call or e-mail me fugleyfester@hotmail.co.uk 07872549477 |
07872 549477 |
| Leanne Webber |
Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Taunton |
Are you looking for any help in exercising your horse? Experienced lightweight rider who is fully insured. Happy to help with fitness and competition work,general hacking and schooling. All yard work and grooming whilst you are on holiday or would just like a break. I can help throughout the week at which a time can be arranged and possibly on some weekends. E.mail: ljwebhead@aol.com Visit: www.yourequimate.co.uk |
07950 322536 |
| Sarah Huntley |
East Sussex |
Experienced and reliable 25 yr old available for: Competition grooming - travel nationally or internationally Exercising - schooling & hacking Preparation for competition - pulling, trimming, plaiting etc Illness / Holiday cover House / yard sitting General yard duties Experience with showjumpers (inc. Hickstead '09), eventers (inc. Burghley '08) and dressage horses (inc. Sydney International '06). Has LGV/HGV license. email : sarahhuntley84@hotmail.com |
07907 794196 |
| Jackie Hill | East Sussex/Kent |
Experienced Groom Mature, experienced groom honest, reliable and hard working. Able to carry out all yard duties and ride 13hh ponies (lightweight rider) to 17hh fit hunters/eventers. I have excellent references available, please look at my website for more info. www.freelancegroom.webs.com Email: jacqueline72@live.co.uk |
01424 224567 or 07818 066831 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Stephanie Beddard | NorthWest - Cheshire |
MOBILE LIVERY SERVICES Experienced, reliable and hardworking freelance groom/rider available. Over 10 years experience working with horses and qualified with a BSc Equine Science and Management degree. A available for: - general yard duties - exercising/lunging - staff holiday/sick cover - assistance for vet/farrier - horse/dog/house sitting Fully insured with references available. For more information or a price list please contact on mobile-livery@hotmail.co.uk or call |
07562983489 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
N.B The BGA takes no responsibility for any of the above individuals.