Are you an experienced rider looking for your next challenge? Do you want the opportunity to ride and care for some of the most successful racehorses in the sport? Join Godolphin’s passionate and dedicated team as Stable Staff at Godolphin Stables in Newmarket.
This is a full-time, permanent role (riding out during morning stables, yard work during evening stables).
Day to day activities include, but are not limited to:
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Riding horses on daily exercise
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Mucking out stables
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Grooming and care of horses, including washing down after work
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Tacking up horses
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Cleaning and care of tack and equipment
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Schooling and preparation of yearlings
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Responsibility for hand walking, lunging, putting horses on horse walker, swimming, and grazing horses as and when required
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Preparing for and attending the Races
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Responsible for the maintenance of the horses’ health and welfare, including the taking of temperatures
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Communicating with and supporting colleagues, Head Lads, Assistant Trainers and other Godolphin staff as required
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Representing, and upholding the reputation of, Godolphin both inside and outside the organisation, e.g. when travelling to races, on the gallops
We would like to hear from you if this role sounds of interest and you have:
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Good horsemanship – riding and handling, including ability to ride work and other specialist skills, e.g. stalls work, lunging
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Communication skills – verbal and some written
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Demonstrates flexibility and can make a positive contribution to a team
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Horse welfare knowledge
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Awareness of Health and Safety requirements and to be responsible for ensuring these requirements are met in the yard, on the gallops and whilst performing any other duty whilst at work.
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Physically and mentally able to cope with the demands of the role
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64kgs maximum weight for new staff
In return, we offer a generous salary and benefits package including:
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Private healthcare (including dental cover)
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Group income protection
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Discretionary Christmas bonus
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A benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at over 700 retailers
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Health & wellbeing initiatives
Full job description is available upon request.
Apply online, or send your CV and a covering letter to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June 2026 however candidates will be screened whilst the role is open, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the above-mentioned date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Godolphin aims to create a diverse and inclusive working environment in which everyone feels valued, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential. We therefore encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, and we will be happy to discuss any adjustments you may require to make our workplace one you can thrive in.
Godolphin is the world’s largest thoroughbred operation, comprising breeding and racing interests spanning 6 countries, across 4 different continents. Founded in Dubai in 1992, the operation has been built on a foundation of innovation and uninhibited achievement that has led to a legacy of success for horses in Godolphin’s famous blue silks. Its global headquarters is in Newmarket, which is the epicentre of the UK’s thoroughbred industry.
Godolphin Management Co Ltd
Main Office, Dalham Hall, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9HE
