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Pony Tales Stables Ltd, Kerry, KY, Ireland
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Type
  • General Groom
  • English Rider
  • Stable Lad/Lass
  • Summer Camp
  • Theraputic Riding Prog.
  • Working Student
Salary
Depends on Experience
Work Type
Temporary; Permanent; Contract
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Required
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
377750
Status
Looking
Posted
1/13/2023
Updated
1/13/2023
Expires
in 2 months
Views
428

We are looking for a yard assistant to join our team at our riding school/livery yard/transport yard, based in the beautiful scenic countryside (ten mins from Killarney town) in the South West of Ireland. Position will include general yard duties including but not limited to; feeding twice daily, mucking out daily, skipping out as required, grooming and upkeeping horses to a top standard, exercising and schooling horses, preparing horses for lessons, assisting in lessons and teaching beginner lessons. You will also be asked to assist with managing, organising and helping with seasonal camps. We also have a sister company - PT International Horse Transport - providing national and international horse transport, specialising in European horse transport. This position involves handling horses, preparing them for transport, preparing the truck for transport and occasionally assisting with the transport of horses. Person should be fun, confident, self-motivated and not afraid of hard work, with a passion for working with horses. Leadership and communication skills essential. Candidate should be comfortable working alone and in company. Previous experience with horses essential. An ideal position for someone who wants to develop themselves within the equine industry, as part of a fun, friendly team at a busy riding school. Possibility of instructor training and qualifications available for the right candidate

Requirements

You will be Garda vetted before beginning work with us. You must be confident and willing to work alone and as part of a team. You must be confident, outgoing, fun, and able to work under pressure. You will be asked to help out in our therapeutic riding programme for both children and adults with additional needs and challenges, as well as teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities. We are looking not for someone who just wants a job, but for someone who wants to be part of a team. This job is for someone that in not afraid of hard, physical work and is enthusiastic about their work with horses. Please don't not apply if you have never worked with horses.

Required Key Skills
  • Riding
  • Equine First-Aid
  • Schooling
  • Lunging
  • Bandaging
  • Plaiting
  • Clipping
  • Teaching
  • Trim/Pull
  • Sole Charge
  • Exercising
  • Starting/Breaking
  • People Skills
Required Expertise
  • Riding School
  • Working with children
  • Working with the disabled
Accommodation

You will be provided with a fully equipped 3 bedroom, fully central heated mobile home accommodation located on site. You will have to share with one other person staff member but will have your own room. Accommodation is for staff only and may not be shared by partners or friends without permission. WIFI is provided. All bills for accommodation will be covered by the comp

Job Benefits

We provide a fun, friendly atmosphere for someone who wants to develop themselves within the equine industry. A great opportunity to learn and develop knowledge and experience around horses while working as part of a friendly team in a a busy but happy environment. Wages are paid weekly in arrears into your nominated bank account. We also provide holiday pay (in accordance with employment rules). You will be given branded staff clothing of jackets, hoodies and tee-shirts. You will be given a paid months trial and then if successful you may be offered a contract for 12 months. You will receive in house training for the purpose of your duties and we can assist you in your preparation for further training in specific areas of interest, such as BHS exams.

Employer No
106987
Name
Pony Tales Stables Ltd
Website
http://www.ponytalesstables.com
Location
Kerry, Ireland
Facility Type
  • Livery
  • Riding School
  • Show Jumping
  • Training

We are a family run, commercial riding school, livery, sales and showjumping yard. We have 14 stables and a covered riding school arena, turnout paddock and grazing land. We offer private and group lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced, therapeutic riding lessons for riders with special requirements. We also run a full series of seasonal Pony Camps for Irish and International children. Our sister company PT Equestrian deals mainly with the showjumping and sales side of our business, from training horses, and competing, to schooling and preparing horses for sale to the general running of the yard. We also have a horse transport business that transports horse all over Europe.

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  • Fantastic opportunity for a Instructor/AsstManager

    Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our friendly, fun and enthusiastic team. We have a fabulous yard with superb facilities, clients and horses. We are looking for a smart, tidy, efficient instructor/assistant manager to join our team. Experience in the industry is essential. We expect a high standard from all of our staff in both yard work and teaching. If you have a passion for the equine industry, this is the place for you.

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