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This is an operational leadership appointment, not primarily a competition or coaching role. The estate is looking for someone to bring structure, consistent standards and daily hands-on leadership to a well-resourced yard — not to add to its competition record.

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What You'll Be Doing

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Taking full day-to-day responsibility for the yard: schedules, turnout, feeding, farriery, veterinary coordination and stable presentation
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Building and maintaining proper systems, records and welfare protocols across a large, mixed-purpose herd
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Leading a small permanent team (one groom/yard hand, two full-time riders) and coordinating an external coaching panel
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Acting as the estate's technical authority — directing and, where necessary, respectfully challenging external specialists and coaches
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Producing clear monthly written reports on the equestrian operation
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Riding and schooling to a competent standard, and providing practical coaching to the team
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What We're Looking For

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Proven track record running a substantial private yard to a high standard, with genuine day-to-day operational ownership — not a supervisory-by-visit role
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Demonstrated ability to build or significantly improve systems, records and standards, rather than simply maintaining what was already in place
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Comfortable holding welfare oversight across a large, varied population of horses, with confidence managing vet and farrier relationships
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Competent rider with practical coaching ability — this is not a top-tier competition coaching role
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Strong written English and clear, professional communication
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Private estate, luxury hospitality, private stud or comparable high-end service background preferred
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Existing right to work in Ireland (no visa sponsorship available for this role)Europe or England.
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Please note: an active competition career, or an owned yard/riding school you intend to continue running alongside this role, is not compatible with this position. This is a deliberately different profile from a typical top-tier equestrian appointment, and the role will not suit candidates seeking a competition platform.
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Crawford & Carruthers Inc. — Bespoke Hospitality & Private Estate Recruitment Private & Confidential

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