Due to our current Saturday Coach being offered an exciting opportunity overseas, we are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and horse-focused Session Leader to join our wonderful Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) team on Saturday mornings.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on with both people and horses and would like to take responsibility for overseeing the smooth running of our Saturday morning RDA sessions.

The Role

As Saturday Session Leader, you will help coordinate and oversee the morning’s activities, working alongside our RDA Group coaches, groom and volunteers.

Responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the smooth and safe running of Saturday RDA sessions
Supporting coaches, volunteers, riders and families throughout the morning
Helping organise riders, volunteers and horse combinations
Overseeing horse care, preparation and general yard duties
Monitoring horse welfare and ensuring our ponies are happy
Supporting volunteers with horse handling, leading and general yard tasks
Helping maintain high standards of safety, safeguarding and horse care
Assisting with coaching and rider activities where appropriate to your experience and qualifications
Reporting to and working closely with the Centre Manager

There is also the opportunity to progress through the RDA Coaching Pathway. Full support and mentoring can be provided for the right person who would like to develop their coaching skills and work towards becoming an RDA Coach.

Hours

Saturdays, 8:30am – 1:00pm

There may also be opportunities for additional hours across the centre for the right candidate.

Start Date

Immediate start available, with shadowing and a full handover provided to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Pay

Competitive rate, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Safeguarding Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to:

Complete in-house and RDA safeguarding training
Undergo an Enhanced DBS check
Work within all RDA and centre safeguarding, health and safety and horse welfare procedures

Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from someone who is:

Experienced and confident around horses
Knowledgeable in day-to-day horse care and welfare
Confident overseeing a busy yard or equestrian environment
Positive, patient and encouraging when working with riders and volunteers
Organised, reliable and proactive
Comfortable taking responsibility and making sensible decisions
A good communicator and team player
Interested in developing their knowledge and skills

RDA or coaching experience is desirable but not essential.

This could be a particularly exciting opportunity for someone with strong equestrian experience who would like to develop their coaching. We can support the successful candidate through the RDA Coaching Pathway, with opportunities for training, mentoring and further personal development.

There are also plenty of opportunities to become more involved within Broadlands RDA, including additional hours, training and development across our wider programmes.

This is an incredibly rewarding role, combining horse care, session leadership, volunteer support and the opportunity to develop as an RDA Coach, while helping our participants build confidence, independence and a love of horses.

For more information or to apply, we'd love to hear from you. Please send applications to paige@broadlandsgrouprda.org.uk

We are seeking reliable, experienced Freelance Grooms to provide maternity cover at our friendly livery yard in Durley, Southampton. We would happily consider two people for the role, covering approximately two- three split days a week, which must include weekends.
We are looking for someone comfortable with covering all yard duties including mucking out, turning out and bringing in and providing high-quality care. We have a friendly team, but there is also time when you would need to be happy to have sole charge when needed.
Requirements
•Proven, hands-on experience working in a professional equestrian yard
•Complete confidence handling a variety of horses safely and competently
• Must be over 18 years old due to insurance purposes
•Reliable weekend availability (essential)
•Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Please email reception@quobstables.com with a bit about your self and your experience.

Farm Hand required 1 to 2 mornings/afternoons for ongoing maintenance and some livestock duties. Duties with fencing, simple building repairs, concreting, ditching. Must be physically strong, hard working, work with own initiative working knowledge of tractors/implements, livestock (cows/horses/pigs), chainsaws helpful. Can be self employed.

School Farm Equestrian, Lockerley, Nr Romsey, Hampshire is looking to employ an additional member of staff from September.

We are a livery yard providing care for 40 horses, all applicants must be experienced enough to be able to provide care/ cover essential to the smooth running of yard.

* Must have previous experience with horses.
* Need to be confident leading large horses to and from field.
* Be competent putting on various boots and rugs.
* Able to muck out shavings beds, quickly and thoroughly.
* Happy to sweep, weed and generally tidy.
* Own form of transport essential. No buses or trains.

The job is for a 32 hour week (4 days) which will include either a Saturday or a Sunday. Every 6 weeks you will need to cover a whole weekend.

7.30 till 5.00 each day with 30 minutes for coffee and 60 minutes for lunch ( 8 hours a day)

After a month you will be added to our late check rota, this takes about 20 minutes and can be done anytime after 7.00pm and is just one night each week.

NMW paid weekly.

School Farm has been trading for over 35 years and we are proud of the care we give to all our clients and their horses. It is not the most exciting place to work but it is a very friendly relaxed yard and our clients, staff and horses are all very nice to be around.

Please apply if you think you might be a good fit for School Farm.

Own horse is a possibility but sadly no accommodation.

Please message me or phone the yard on 01794 341196 ( it only rings 4 times so please keep trying and we will get there eventually!)

Thank You
Sarha

LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

We are looking for a Customer Returns Partner to join our Returns and Customer Service team and help deliver an efficient, customer-focused returns experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Customer Returns Partner, you will be responsible for processing customer returns and refunds whilst also supporting customers directly with returns-related enquiries. You will support and work closely with the wider Customer Service team and Operations, Product Design and Ecommerce teams to ensure returns are processed accurately and efficiently and reporting any issues effectively to the necessary teams.

The returns journey is a key part of the overall brand customer experience, building retention and loyalty when delivered correctly. This role will play an important part in helping customers feel supported throughout their journey with us.

- Processing customer returns accurately and efficiently through internal systems
- Reviewing returned products and updating return outcomes in line with company processes and policies
- Supporting customers with returns and refund enquiries across email, phone and customer service systems
- Helping resolve customer issues relating to returns, exchanges, refunds and order discrepancies
- Ensuring customer communication is as effective as possible and customers are kept updated throughout the returns journey
- Working closely with Warehouse teams to ensure returned orders move through
- Escalating issues or exceptions to the Returns Supervisor where required
- Monitoring incoming returns and helping prioritise workloads to support service levels
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring customer information and return data are updated correctly
- Identifying opportunities to improve returns processes and customer experience.
- Supporting the wider team in delivering fast, professional and customer-focused service

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, based at our East Wellow office near Romsey.

What You’ll Bring:

- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Strong communication skills with a professional approach
- Comfortable working with systems and learning new processes
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership
- Strong equestrian background and knowledge of customer and products
- Previous administration, retail, warehouse or customer service experience
- Experience working with customer systems or order platforms
- Experience handling customer queries
- Confidence using technology and learning new systems

Success in this role is not just about processing returns – it is about helping create a positive customer experience during an important part of the customer journey.

Why Join LeMieux?

Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Driven by innovation and passion for horses and riders, we’re expanding our 150-strong team based in our Romsey HQ and looking for exceptional people to join us on our journey.

We’re on a mission to be the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet. To get there, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you ride or not, you’ll share our energy, determination, and obsession with delivering excellence for our community.

From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote an environment of respect, support, and opportunity for all. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.

To apply - email your CV to recruitment@lemieux.com

I am looking for help with my 2 old Rescue Ponies due to my age and ongoing health problems. They are at my own yard on North Hayling. I have already found 2 wonderful helpers, but would still need someone for Sunday mornings and evenings and holiday cover plus the odd shift here and there. There is the option for more work in the longer term. The work is not heavy since they are small (Shetland and 13 hh), but due to their health problems I would need someone very reliable, careful and detail oriented. I can pay above average, it’s more important to me to find someone I can trust.

Looking for a contractor to make our hay this year on our farm.
Approximately 6 small fields of about 4/6 acres each.
Round bales and small machinery needed please.
SSI land so unable to start until 14th July.
Mixture of hay and haylage required.
If you think you can help please contact me for more information.

Needing Ragwort pulled over several fields, it’s done every year, so fields aren’t covered in it. Normally about 4 or 5 full days or 2/3 days for a team of 2. Ready to start being pulled now. Please text me to find out more info 07718972452

I am looking for someone to help with my horse's ground work and desensitising. This would involve holding tarps, balloons, gym balls etc while I do the necessary work with my horse. Riding experience not needed but could be useful.
I will pay travel expenses to the Winchester area, and am offering above the going rate for yard work.
Ideally to do 10 or so sessions of 1 hour per day, as close together as is workable.

We have 2 horses at wimborne which me and my colleague have been looking after for 26 years.recentley I have become housebound and can not help with this.we are seeking to finde someone to help with the daily feeding and chores.they must be knowledgeable aboute horses committed and reliable and have their own transport

mgreenstreet338@gmail.com or 07756491824

B.H.S. Approved Livery Stables in The New Forest at North Gorley are looking for a newd person to become a member of our happy team. Duties include all general stable work, helping with the horses, mucking out etc. We are looking for someone who is experienced, hard working, reliable, tidy and enthusiastic and able to work to a very high standard.

This would be for up to 4 mornings, for a couple of hours, starting at 8.00am. Good rates of pay for the right person.

The position could suit someone wishing to work on a freelance basis. Candidates must be over the age of 18 years old.

For more information please visit our website at www.herngatefarm.co.uk

Please contact us by email only in the first instance regarding this vacancy. Please let us know all relevant work and equine experience along with a bit about yourself and why you might be suitable for the job in order to apply.

Weekend Groom required to help manage a Belgian Heavy horse show team, including feeding mucking out and all day to day management of horses, plus yard duties and some maintenance around the yard. May also be required to attend summer shows. This is not essential.

The right candidate needs horse experience not necessary heavy horse but good knowledge of horses welfare is a must.

Salary to be discussed on experience and knowledge.

Yard is on a 40 acre farm on the edge of the New Forest.

Groom to work around 3 hours in a Saturday afternoon for 6 horses.
Duties include
Poo picking paddocks which are up together and done daily
Turning out
Skipping out day stables, hay and water
Sweeping yard
All horses are straight forward to handle
Call/text Amanda 07718972452 for further info

Part time groom position offered in Winfrith Newburgh.

On an ad-hoc basis, a few hours a week with more work potentially offered.

Jobs can include:
Poo picking
Rugging
Haying
Feeding
Ragwort Pulling
General Yard maintenance and tidying

Around 3-5 hours per week, possibly more.
£15 per hour.

🧼 Cleaner Wanted – Flexible Part-Time Opportunity 🧼

We’re looking for a reliable, self-employed cleaner to help keep our busy family home and growing Airbnb business running smoothly.

🏡 Main Family Home

- 4 hours per week

- Usually split across Tuesday & Friday (flexible for the right person)

- General cleaning, tidying, and upkeep

🛏️ Airbnb Properties (3, soon to be 4!)

- Ad hoc cleaning between guest stays

- Occasional help with laundry and ironing

- Holiday cover

✨ About You:

- Trustworthy and detail-oriented

- Able to work independently

- Flexible with availability

- Previous cleaning experience essential and to a high standard

- Reliability is a must

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for steady weekly work alongside additional hours as our Airbnb business grows.

📩 Please message me directly with your experience, availability, and rates if interested!

About Us
Pony Palace is a friendly, family-run riding school dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for riders of all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves on our well-schooled ponies, high welfare standards, and supportive team atmosphere.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Instructor to join our team. You will support our instructors in delivering engaging, confidence-building riding lessons and help ensure the smooth daily running of the yard.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with teaching lessons and leading groups or individuals under supervision
Helping with pony preparation, grooming, and tacking up
Supervising riders and ensuring safety at all times
Supporting yard duties such as mucking out, feeding, and general care of ponies
Providing a warm, welcoming experience for clients and visitors
Requirements:
Must be available 1 weekend day
Confident working with children and ponies of all temperaments
Friendly, positive attitude and good communication skills
A willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Some previous experience in a riding school or equestrian setting is desirable
minimum age 16
What We Offer:
Supportive, friendly working environment
Opportunities for training and development
The chance to work with well-cared-for ponies and passionate people
Please only apply for this position if you have previous equine experience.

WANTED

PART TIME GROOM SERVICES FOR 2026/2027 SEASON.

The New Forest Bloodhounds (Lyndhurst, Hampshire) are looking for a part-time/freelance groom for the 2026/2027 Season – to start in July.

The New Forest Bloodhounds are a clean boot pack based in the New Forest. Hunting the Clean Boot is a fully legal sport involving Bloodhounds hunting human runners - it is currently exempt from the government’s plans to tighten legislation around trail hunting.

We are looking for someone with high standards of turn out in keeping with the finest traditions of hunt etiquette, able to ride and exercise up to three hunt horses, with availability to ride out with the huntsman’s second horse.

A 7.5t lorry licence is preferable. It will also be considered if the groom wishes to keep hunt horses at their own premises nearby.

It you are interested in this service contract please email encnewman@yahoo.com for more details on how to apply for the tender, which closes on Friday 01 May 2026.

Looking for a groom to work Sat afternoons to turnout, muck out (only day boxes so not a lot, horses in from 9am to 3/4pm) and poo picking paddocks for 6 horses, which is done daily, so only overnight poo.
Position to start 25th April or a Saturday near as possible to the date.
Please text/call for more info 07718 972452

Freelance Rider/Groom required.

Looking for a lightweight rider a couple of times a week hacking out. Flexible days to suit. Nice horses.
Please message to discuss.

We are looking for a kind, reliable person to accompany a lady, who has learning disabilities, to her pony.

The role entails ensuring her pony and others are fed and cared for. Accompanying/ overseeing her out for short rides in the new forest or in the fields in the yard. Opportunity for a pony to ride along with her for the right person. She is capable of tacking up etc and general horse care, but needs support due to her learning disabilities.

The hours are Wednesdays 9-1 and alternate Saturdays 9-2.

There would be holiday cover needed at times and possibility of other hours with our other tenants- non horsey- for general support- if this is something someone may be interested in.

If interested in both or just some of the hours please get in contact as we are very flexible, reliability is key for this role. Milage is covered from collection, to yard, and home. Rate of pay to be discussed and will reflect experience.