**Working Student Needed In The North Of Spain Autumn 2023!!**
Granxa Do Souto, Mera De Abaixo (Santiago), A Coruña, 15340, Spain
- Type
- Pay
- 200 € month
- Work Type
- Temporary
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 112133
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 7/10/2023
- Updated
- 7/10/2023
- Expires
- in 6 days
- Views
- 4,350
We are looking for a working student that want to work in our farm during Autumn 2023 (September- December) In the yard we have around 60 horses, most of them are all day out on paddocks. Students work in a 6 days basis, usually they arrange the days-off with the stable manager
Students start at 9:00 and after the general cleaning around the yard, they have to help bringing the horses from their fields, tack them and helping the kids and the clients that come to the farm to receive horse riding lessons and to do horse trails. There are classes that the working students can join, we practice mostly jumping but there are also dressage lessons, beginners lesson etc etc....The amount of horses to be ridden and worked depends on your abilities, nevertheless most of our horses, including the young ones, are very well behave and suitables for beginners. Also, sometimes there are new horses that we bring to the farm and working student can help trainning them and make them suitable for the classes and beginners riders. Also, we have a small breeding yard, with five breeding mares, and part of the job its helping with the foals and the young horses You will be able to ride everyday and there is the possibility to compete for those who wants and have the necessary level. Also you will have the opportunity to work with young and experienced jumping horses and learn a lot about breeding! She/he must be polite and patient with children and horses. Our ideal candidate is a nature and horse lover, with a decent level in dressage and/or showjumping that like to be with children and helping new clients to discover the horse world. Basic Spanish would help but its not mandatory We also accept applications from students that are looking for an internship if it´s done through a formal collaboration with the respective school, college or university. Due to our insurance policy we do not accept under age students (+18 is a requirement).
Requirements
We like students to be patient with children and horses. Students must be able to trot and canter as well as handle schooled horses. Student must like other animals too. We have rabbits, cows ,miniature goats, cats and dogs, and their care will be part off every day yard duities.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Teaching
- Trim/Pull
- Exercising
- People Skills
- Long Reining
Required Expertise
- Riding School
- Show Jumping
- Trekking
- Working with children
- Hacking
Accommodation
3 bedroom apartment fully equiped.
Large sitting room and kitchen.
Fully equiped bathroom and washing machine .
Wifi.
Apartment is in the yard, 10 min away from local shops buses and trains.
Job Benefits
Riding and training on daily basis. We have as well a breeding and showjumping yard. Each student gets to ride few times a week, and receive lessons from trainer. Perfect for anyone that enjoys nature. Pocket money is 200€ a month. Private third party insurance.
Jobseeker Feedback
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I've worked three times as a working student in Granxa do Souto. The position is amazing opportunity for someone who wants to improve riding skills and learn more about handling young horses! All the horses are very nice and good for training flatwork and jumping. The atmosphere in la granxa is welkoming and you'll be working as a part of the team. I would definitely recommend this position to anyone who is willing to learn and wants to have good time with horses and people! I had the greatest time in Granxa do Souto!:)
[Deleted] 12/28/2010 -
I had an amazing summer at Granxa do Souto. Everybody there is welcoming, helpful, professional and above all else GREAT FUN!! I would definitely reccomend that you apply for a position as a working student in this yard as you will make great friends during your stay here. You will learn so much, not just about horses but about rabbits, donkeys, dogs, cows, farming and of course Spansh. The horses in the yard and very well behaved and some have fantastic ability. There are more queit and reliable horses for the beginner and the nervous rider.
[Deleted] 9/25/2012 -
Working at Granxa do Souto was an incredible experience. Beautiful surroundings, amazing people and really nice and well cared horses made this place one of a kind. It’s a place where you need to be ready to work (as you are working with animals and people), but the atmosphere there was so nice and the owners, teammates and people there made it feel like home. The way they work with the horses, and how they focus the lifestyle and training process of them is amazing, letting them live on herds in big fields. I had a really really nice time working at Granxa do Souto, and I will recommend it to everyone who is ready to work and enjoy the horse paradise in Galicia. For sure a place to return always! Arkaitz (summer 2021)
[Deleted] 1/10/2023
- Employer No
- 101264
- Name
- Granxa Do Souto
- Website
- http://www.granxadosouto.es
- Location
- Mera De Abaixo (Santiago), A Coruña, Spain
- Facility Type
We run an small breeding yard and school in North West Spain. Based in rural area. 10 indoor boxes, 8 boxes for ponies and 2 outdoor boxes. Most of horses are out on pasture. We prepare horses and train them from basic to showjumpers. In the livery we have retired horses and showjumping horses that need a rest. Our aim is to keep horses in a natural enviroment sharing pasture with other horses. Most of our horses including the stallion are viceless and easy to work with. We have an small indoor arena and another outdoor and a Cross country gallop. Being in the country offers wide variaty of trecking round the yard. Working students help us to ride the horses and keep them fit and trained. We are a team and everyone helps around the yard, as we like horses and stables to be clean and tidy. Trainers and students must work together with an open mind towards horses. Having different nationalities helps broaden everyones mind and culture.English is a common language..