Main Duties of a Head Person

• Oversee horse health and welfare, including spotting early signs of illness or injury.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to grooms and support staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Administer medication and treatments as directed by the Trainer or veterinary team.
• Manage feeding routines and ensure accurate nutritional delivery for each horse.
• Provide regular reports to the Trainer on horse condition, staff performance, and yard status.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and help maintain yard schedules and budgets.

What the role requires

• Monitor yard cleanliness and enforce health and safety protocols.
• Liaise with vets, farriers, physiotherapists, and other specialists to coordinate care.
• Train, mentor, and support junior staff to develop skills and professionalism
• Lead by example in day-to-day work, team support. and communication.

Desirable Skills

• Advanced knowledge of equine health, feeding, welfare and stable routines.
• Ability to handle injuries, monitor recovery and support rehabilitation.
• Liaison with the trainer, riders, owners and other professionals.
• Understanding of race prep, daily yard schedules and seasonality.
• Awareness of legal and welfare responsibilities, e.g. safeguarding.

Working Conditions

• Early morning starts, including weekends.
• Physical work in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Industry-aligned pay and benefits package.
• Pool money and accommodation may be available.