Equestrian Assistant - Casual
Job Description
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.About the Role
We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Casual Equestrian Assistant to join our team. This flexible role is ideal for someone passionate about horses who enjoys working outdoors and being part of a supportive yard environment.
You will help with the day‑to‑day care of horses and upkeep of the yard, ensuring high standards of welfare, safety, and organisation are maintained at all times.
What You Will Do
Assist with the day‑to‑day care of horses, including feeding, grooming, and mucking out
Help prepare horses for riding or exercise (tacking up and untacking)
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of stables, yard, and equipment
Turn horses out and bring them in safely
Monitor horse wellbeing and report any concerns to senior staff
Clean and maintain tack and yard equipment
Support riders, trainers, and visitors in a professional and helpful manner
Assist with general yard duties to ensure smooth daily operations
Follow all health, safety, and yard procedures.
What You’ll Bring
Some equestrian experience is preferred but not essential
A genuine interest in horses and their welfare
A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable and flexible approach to work
Ability to work well within a team
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks.
Benefits
Flexible, casual working hours
Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with horses
Supportive and friendly team environment
Training and development opportunities
Uniform provided and meals on duty