Equine Trainer and Rider - Guildford, United Kingdom - Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC

Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC
Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC
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Guildford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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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, lungeing, turning in/out horses, long reining and other ground and ridden work

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:
£19,720.00-£23,350.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Flexitime
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Guildford, GU5 0TL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • Ground and Ridden work and lessons/training: 10 years (preferred)
  • Backing/Training youngsters: 2 years (preferred)
  • Caring for horses of all types: 5 years (required)

Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • BHS Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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