Horse Handler

6 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Hillside Animal Sanctuary Full time

**Hillside Animal Sanctuary are currently recruiting for a Horse Handler**
**at Haveringland Farm, NR10 4PN**
- Hours of work 7.30am - 5.00pm
- Alternate weekends off.
- Bank Holiday working as per rota

**DUTIES**
- To assist in the humane rehabilitation and handling of sick, injured and retired equines. Many of these animals have special requirements due to old age, poor health or mistreatment in the past.
- Implementation of a full rehabilitation program for equines at Hillside Animal Sanctuary
- With the agreement of the Site Manager, ensuring a weekly report on progress is given and full communication channels are open and adhered to on a daily basis.

**Duties to include (but not limited to)**:

- Horse handling
- Feral handling
- Transportation of horses
- Treat and manage all equines in a humane/safe manner, promoting the ethos of Hillside
- Recognise signs of both good and poor health
- Assist the farriers
- Communicate at all times with Site Manager regarding horse movement and welfare

**Qualities required**:

- Experience and competency in horse handling
- Experience and competency in horse transportation
- A genuine interest in animal welfare
- Excellent time-keeping and attendance to work
- Practical hands-on and hard-working approach to work
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Excellent communication skills

**Essential**:

- One years experience in Horse Handling
- Ability to work outside in all weathers
- Current manual drivers licence
- If you think you can demonstrate these skills and experience, then we look forward to hearing from you

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Norwich, NR10 4PN: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Horse Handling: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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