The Job

Saturday to Tuesday evenings, starting at 18.00 approx. 2 hours. Job can be split, so please also get in touch if you are interested only in part of it. Potentially more hours if wanted. General yard duties: prepare stables, bring in etc. Potentially help with teaching the young Lipizzaner mares.

The Animals:

4 horses: two friendly adult mares (Quarter Horse and Anglo Arab), two 5-year-old Lipizzaner mares, small flock of Soay sheep, barn cat, in the future possibly a couple of pet Kunekune pigs

The Place

Small private grassland farm; extensive turnout, extremely well-drained outdoors arena, horses in shared barns or large loose boxes, on shavings beds. The sheep live mainly in the same fields as the horses with shelters.

Currently 3 other part-time helpers.

The Ideal Person:

Nice, responsible and reliable - RELIABILITY IS KEY. Comfortable handling animals, including youngsters.

Must drive and have a car.

Must provide references.

Ideally located close to Four Marks, happy to connect with the other helpers.

Required Key Skills: driving license, equine first-aid