Horses. Hounds. House.

Trusted local cover for your horses, hounds & rural home in Suffolk

Freelance grooms, exercise riders, hound carers and house sitters who know country life, all on TallyHO Temps.

Freelancers ready to work in Suffolk Rates are £20/hr on average

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You only pay when you book.

  • HORSE. A horse being cared for
  • HOUND. A hound in the countryside
  • HOUSE. A country farmhouse

What you can book

  • Horse holiday cover

    Someone you trust to feed, muck out, turn out and check your horses while you're away.

  • Freelance grooms

    Experienced grooms for a few hours, a day, a week or a show season, in Suffolk.

  • Exercise riders

    Keep your horses fit and ticking over when you're short of time or injured.

  • Hound & dog care

    Walks, feeds and company for your hounds and dogs, by people used to working dogs.

  • Rural house sitting with animals

    Your home, yard and animals looked after together, early feeds and all.

  • Last minute yard cover

    Illness, injury or a sudden trip? Message local freelancers who offer short notice help.

Who's ready near you

A sample of real Suffolk freelancers on TallyHO Temps. Names and photos are shown once you register.

  • Freelance Groom

    Suffolk · £15/hr

    Listed as: Groom

  • Freelance Groom

    Suffolk · £18/hr

    Listed as: Groom

  • Exercise Rider

    Suffolk · £20/hr

    Listed as: Rider

  • Horse & Hound Carer

    Suffolk · £20/hr

    Listed as: Horses & Hounds Care

  • Equine Carer

    Suffolk · £17/hr

    Listed as: Equine Care

  • Yard Help

    Suffolk · £20/hr

    Listed as: Yard

Also in Suffolk: more grooms and equine carers, trainers, instructors, general help, equine transport, clipping and help at events and shows.

Plus other Suffolk freelancers on TallyHO Temps. Sign up to browse them all.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Post what you need

    Register, then tell freelancers your dates, your animals and where you are.

  2. 2

    Pick your freelancer

    Read profiles with experience, skills, areas and rates. Message them yourself and choose who fits.

  3. 3

    Pay securely

    Pay by card through TallyHO Temps. The money is held until 48 hours after the job is done.

Across Suffolk

From Newmarket to Southwold and down to Ipswich, as well as mid Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, our Suffolk freelancers list the county as their area. Every profile shows where they're happy to travel, so you can find someone who covers your patch.

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A countryside stable yard with horses and hounds

Why use TallyHO Temps

  • Made for Suffolk. TallyHO Temps is here to make good local help for horses, hounds and rural homes easy to find.
  • People who know country life. Freelancers who understand horses, hounds and rural homes, not just pets in town.
  • Detailed profiles. Experience, skills, areas covered and rates, all before you get in touch.
  • You choose. Message freelancers directly and book the person who suits your animals.
  • Secure payment. Card payment through the platform, held until 48 hours after the job. Your card details are never shared.
  • Ask the right questions. Check insurance and qualifications on their profile, or ask them before you book.

Questions

How much does it cost?

Each freelancer sets their own hourly rate and shows it on their profile. In Suffolk, listed rates are currently around £20 per hour average. TallyHO Temps adds a service fee, shown clearly before you confirm. You only pay when you book.

How quickly can I find someone?

As soon as you have registered you can browse Suffolk freelancers and message the ones you like. Plenty of them offer short notice cover, but availability is up to each freelancer, so it is worth messaging two or three if your dates are tight.

What if my plans change?

Message your freelancer through TallyHO Temps as early as you can. If you need help with a booking, the TallyHO Temps team is a message away on the contact page.

Are the freelancers insured and qualified?

TallyHO Temps encourages freelancers to hold public liability insurance, and profiles show their experience and skills. Ask about insurance, qualifications and references before you book. You choose who looks after your animals.

How does payment work?

You pay by card through TallyHO Temps when your booking is confirmed. The payment is held and released to your freelancer 48 hours after the job is done, and your card details are never shared with the freelancer. Please never pay in cash or by bank transfer.

Do I need an account to see profiles?

Yes. Full profiles, with experience, skills, areas covered and rates, are visible once you have registered.

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