- Salary
- Depends on Experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from 01 October 2024
- Job No
- 421402
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 16/07/2024
- Expires
- in one month
- Views
- 875
We are looking for a Trek Leader and Yard Person at our friendly Trekking Centre in Studland, Dorset to take customers out on rides through the beautiful Purbeck countryside.
Applicants must be able to take control and use their initiative. They must be mature and have worked with horses on a regular basis. Hard-working experienced riders capable of riding a variety of horses. Our yard consists of 17 horses of different breeds, well-behaved and easy to do. We care deeply for our horses who are very well looked after and treated with consideration and respect. Good communication skills are a must for dealing with members of the public. You will be taking our customers out on fantastic treks (ridden and on foot) as well bringing in and turning out, grooming, tacking up horses. General yard work and field maintenance. Some tractor work but training will be given. Ride leader and first aid qualifications would be ideal but training will be given if not. Must be able to drive. Patience, resilience and good sense of humour are essential!
Possibility to bring your own horse but would ideally need to be a working livery. Please send CV to info@studlandstables.com and include your height and weight and contact number.
Requirements:
Experience in riding school/trekking environment would be a bonus. BHS stages or trek leader qualification would be looked upon favourably. Start date __________
Required skills:
Riding Driving license Equine First Aid Schooling Lunging Clipping Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising Good communication skills Positive attitude
Required Expertise:
Livery Sole Charge Trekking Working with children
Job Benefits:
Unique countryside Bring your own horse Live-in option
Required Key Skills
First-Aid Equine First-Aid Clipping Sole Charge People SkillsRequired Expertise
Trekking Working with childrenAccommodation
Single story, studio.
- Employer No
- 421401
- Location
- Studland, Dorset, UK
Studland trekking centre in Dorset. We are mostly a trekking centre but also provide livery and horse B&B. We cater for all abilities and we have amazing trekks including the beach, heathland, cliff top and forest rides.