Stallion Groom

Godolphin – one of the world’s leading thoroughbred breeding and racing operations – invites applications for an experienced Stallion Groom to join the Darley Stallion Team for the 2026 breeding season.

Reporting to the Stallion Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day care and welfare of resident stallions, supporting all aspects of the covering process and maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and horse husbandry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality of care and handling of stallions during the covering process
• Undertake routine breeding procedures and daily stallion barn duties
• Conduct regular health checks, monitor horse health and welfare, identify and report any health concerns
• Assist with feeding and exercise regimes on a daily basis
• Communicate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment
• Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and safety standards

About you:

You are a capable, confident and dedicated horse professional who thrives in a fast-paced breeding environment. You bring strong attention to detail, excellent horsemanship and a commitment to maintaining Godolphin’s values of excellence, teamwork, integrity and respect.

Essential skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with stallions in a breeding environment
• Excellent horse handling skills, with sound knowledge and practical experience handling and caring for working thoroughbred stallions
• Demonstrated experience assisting with the covering process
• Strong commitment to safety, risk management and best-practice animal welfare
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work weekends, early mornings and evenings as required.

What we offer

• Above-award remuneration reflective of experience
• Accommodation may be available for the successful applicant
• Quality uniforms provided
• Lunch provided Monday – Friday
• The opportunity to work with Godolphin’s world renowned G1 winning stallions – including Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding, and Traffic Warden

If you are passionate about working with stallions and want to be part of a world-class breeding operation, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close Friday, 3rd April 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.