Equine Trainer and Rider

**EXPERIENCED RIDER/HORSE TRAINER**

We are looking for an experienced rider to join us on our farm.

We are looking for a part time or full time rider/horse trainer to join our team.

The role involves performing day to day tasks associated with the care, rehab, exercise and training of equines.

**GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Being a leader and role model to others in the general care and facilitation of care, training of horses and other animals on the farm.

Undertake various groundwork and ridden rehab or training exercises with horses as part of their individual needs, this includes a range of horses of all sizes, shapes and needs.

Preparing horses for use/riding or exercise, including using a horse walker, long reining and various ground and ridden exercises.

Liaising with the staff, proprietors and horse owners as needed about their horses, and planning and liaising with staff.

Supporting equine learning sessions as required and according to own skill level and ability.

Day to day tasks include:
Grooming, tacking up/untacking horses.

Cleaning all horse equipment/tack and tack rooms as needed when used.

General ground work, this may include hand walking, lunging, turning in/out horses, long reining and other ground and ridden work.

Supporting Equine learning sessions and riding lessons. This may include facilitating groups and individuals according to own competency level

First Aid delivery to horses when needed

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**

Track record of experience and skill in Ground work and ridden work as part of training and/or rehab of horses.

Confident horse handler

Relevant Equine qualification preferred

Positive attitude essential

Good interpersonal skills

Horse care experience essential

Experience of managing big performance horses essential

**Salary entirely dependent on qualification, experience and riding ability and is negotiable.**

**Salary**: £21,720.00-£27,350.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- On-site parking

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Backing/Training youngsters: 2 years (preferred)
- Ground and Ridden work and lessons/training: 3 years (preferred)
- Caring for horses of all types: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person