Equestrian Guide / Stable Hand

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

This well-known hospitality estate is in search of an experience Equestrian Guide/Stable Hand. Working alongside the Events & Experience Manager, the importance of this position is to provide exceptional experiences for all the guests, to provide excellent care for the horses in livery
and to ensure the smooth running of guests’ experience, fields and facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Follow feeding, cleaning and water schedules
• Sanitizing and maintenance of tack/ leatherwork and other equipment
• Other day to day tasks such as mucking out, feeding, turning out/in, lunging and preparing horses for exercise including knowledge of
  tack requirements for each horse
• Communicate with Vet, Farrier, Dentist and Physio
• Co-ordinate preparation for guests
• Ensure all tack and consumable requirements are noted and reported- monthly stock take
• Report any maintenance jobs to Maintenance or Activities Manager should task be out of groundsman''s job remit
• Assist in basic horse care and yard / stable maintenance daily
• Exercise horses daily
• Washing and grooming of horses daily
• Interact with guests and ensure exceptional outrides
• Maintain stock in all First aid boxes
• Following all health & safety protocols
• Adhering to Estate''s code of conduct

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Matric/NQF Level 4
• Have received formal training from the Department of Labour and other recognized institutions with a minimum NQF4 qualification
• At least 5years experience as Equestrian Guide / Stable Hand
• Team player who is also able to work in isolation
• Willing to undertake relevant additional training as required
• An eye for attention to detail up to the Estate''s standards
• Flexible and respond positively to new challenges

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