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Job Description
Job Summary
Equestrian Riding Staff will be at the forefront of skilled horse operation and handling for training and exercise, and potential competition in equestrian events. This job demands a profound level of horsemanship, an in-depth knowledge of equine behavior and welfare, and the physical prowess to effectively manage and ride horses.
Major Tasks
- Assist with the assessment and planning of re-training activity for horses
- Plan and document appropriate exercise and training programs to progressively adapt the horses to their new careers as riding horses
- Undertake daily exercise and training of the horses both under saddle and from the ground
- Assist where necessary during the Veterinary Surgeon's visits and work closely with vet and farrier teams for the management of horses
- Implement training programmes that cover variety of work and locations of work for each horse - eg. hacking, driving, lunging, jumping on grass, arena, roads and tracks etc
- Help train and supervise the Equestrian Assistants in their work with horses
- Cover any day-to-day exercise schedules planning and administration, or operational tasks assigned, perform any other tasks as assigned by management.