Auction Groom (m/f/d)

Elmshorn | November 16 to December 10, 2026 | optional extension until the end of December

Do you love horses, enjoy working as part of a team and would like to get a behind-the-scenes look at a horse auction? Then join our team!

For the preparation and organisation of the Holsteiner Elite Riding Horse Auction on December 10, 2026, in Elmshorn, we are looking for dedicated Auction Grooms.

Your responsibilities:

• Grooming and daily care of our auction horses
• Preparing the horses for training, client appointments and presentations
• Supporting the daily care and organisation surrounding the auction horses
• Assisting with the preparation and organisation of the Elite Riding Horse Auction
• Working alongside an experienced and dedicated team

Your profile:

• Experience with horses and a genuine passion for working with them
• A responsible and reliable approach to work
• Team spirit and commitment
• Enjoy working hands-on in a dynamic environment
• Minimum age: 16 years

We offer:

• Exciting behind-the-scenes insights into our Elite Riding Horse Auction
• The opportunity to work with high-quality and talented young horses
• A varied working environment and a great team
• A unique experience as part of one of the highlights of the Holsteiner event calendar
• Limited accommodation may be available on the Verband premises if required and by prior arrangement
• Performance-based pay
• Option to extend the employment until the end of December

Would you like to become part of the Holsteiner Elite Riding Horse Auction 2026?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Send your short application (no CV required) to Alexandra Bitter: abitter@holsteiner-verband.de

Head Groom & Show Groom (m/f/d)

Full-time | Elmshorn | Starting immediately or by arrangement

The Holsteiner Verband Hengsthaltungs GmbH is looking to strengthen its team with a dedicated and experienced Head Groom / Show Groom (m/f/d) on a full-time, permanent basis.

At our stallion stable in Elmshorn, we care for our Holsteiner Verband stallions and accompany them in their daily training, at events and at national and international competitions. For this responsible position, we are looking for someone who enjoys working with sport horses, works independently and reliably, and can keep an overview even in a busy competition environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Responsible care and management of our stallions
• Preparing the stallions for training, competitions and presentations
• Organising and caring for the stallions during competitions
• Accompanying our stallions to national and international competitions
• Preparing the horses for competition
• Plaiting, clipping and other competition-related preparations
• Supporting the daily organisation of the stable
• Close cooperation with our riders and the stallion management team

Your profile:

• Several years of experience in professional horse care and handling sport horses
• Experience in competitive equestrian sport, ideally in the care of show jumping horses
• Confident and responsible handling of stallions
• Independent, reliable and structured way of working
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of responsibility
• Flexibility and willingness to regularly attend competitions, including weekends
• Team spirit and enjoyment of working in a dedicated team
• Driving licence category B; BE is an advantage

What we offer:

You can expect a varied and responsible position at the Holsteiner Verband stallion stable in Elmshorn. You will work with high-quality sport horses and become part of a dedicated team that accompanies our stallions both in their daily stable routine and at national and international competitions.

The position offers you the opportunity to take on responsibility and actively contribute to the sporting development and presentation of our Verband stallions.

Accommodation can be provided if required.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

For questions and further information, please contact Désirée Dann:

Désirée Dann
E-mail: ddann@holsteiner-verband.de

Employee – Studbook & Administration (m/f/d)

Full-time | Elmshorn | Starting immediately or by arrangement

Are you organized, structured, able to keep an overview even in busy situations, and enjoy working as part of a team to make things happen? Then become part of our team!

Your responsibilities:

• Careful maintenance and entry of data in the studbook
• Office administration and organization
• Issuing equine passports
• Supporting association events (primarily in Elmshorn)

Your profile:

• Completed commercial office administration training or a comparable qualification
• Confident use of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Good command of English; additional foreign languages are an advantage
• Structured, reliable and team-oriented approach to work
• Enjoyment of organization, communication and careful documentation

What we offer:

• A responsible and varied position within a dedicated team
• Room for your own ideas and independent work
• A pleasant working environment with short decision-making processes
• Corporate benefits, including company pension scheme and employee discounts

Ready to help shape the future of Holsteiner breeding with us?
Then become part of our team!

Please send your application documents, including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, to Stephan Haarhoff:
haarhoff@holsteiner-verband.de