Stable Manager for successful equestrian and trail-riding centre with international clients in Transylvania/Romania . We are looking for an accomplished horse person, who is experienced in running a stable, leading staff, planning and coordinating activities, while collaborating with different teams in the tourism sector. The position also requires good riding and guiding skills to support the team with training young horses, maintaining fitness levels, and occasionally guiding trail-rides. Good communication skills and a dedication to making the rides an enjoyable experience for guests and horses alike are a must.

The foothills of the Carpathian Mountains are a fantastic landscape that is made to be explored and enjoyed on horseback, and the job will give you sufficient possibilities to do just that. Equus Silvania is part of Travel Carpathia, an ecotourism operator of the conservation organisation Foundation Conservation Carpathia, committed to allow environmentally conscious visitors to experience the beauty and wildness of Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains.

Foreign language skills required (all guiding is in English; any additional language is a plus and openness to learn Romanian desired). We offer free food and lodging, salary negotiable. A drivers license for a horse trailer is a must. The job is also available to couples (potentially covering the manager and assistant manager positions). If you are interested, please send a detailed CV with your experiences, motivation, and expectations.

The Horse Manager of Equus Silvania should be responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating all horse-related activities
• Coordinating local stable staff and team of 2-5 international guides, back-up guides and volunteers
• Ensure horses are always well cared for and treated (in cooperation with veterinarian)
• Planning all training of horses for the touristic season and coordinating all riding activities for guests (lessons/hacks/trail-rides)
• Preparing guides and seasonal staff for the season
• Developing new trail routes
• Purchase and train new/young horses
• Welcoming and interacting with guests
• Ensuring Stable & Yard safety, cleanliness and procedures with stable staff
• Pasture management

Additional skill:

• Decent digital skills (PC operation, MS Office user, social media platforms).
• High personal ethics, dedication to conservation, and passion for nature.
• Good time management skills, well-organised and responsible.
• Orientation towards solutions.

Own room in newly built cabin, shared bathroom, living room. High quality, mostly organic food served in guest house during season.

Beautiful environment and great team; Support from the entire Travel Carpathia team; assistant, private health insurance.