Volanteer/intern placements
During the summer months we offer volanteers the opportunity to join our team as a live-in helper and to sample our way of life, working with our fantastic Quarter horses, riding over Dartmoor, moving cattle and helping with our holiday business.
Our summer season is from 15th April – 5th Oct
A minimum of a 3 week placement.
Opportunities;
An opportunity to ride in the spectacular Dartmoor landscape with it’s open spaces and far ranging views
An opportinity to learn western riding
An opportunity to learn basic horsemanship
An opportunity to work cattle with horses
An opportunity to be part of a well organised, unique holiday business
Should a paid position become available, priority will be offered to previous interns.
Duties to include:
Horse care and riding
Guest hospitality
Domestic chores
Tack care and cleaning
Maintenance
Cattle/sheep working
Requirements:
Must be a competent rider, western rider a bonus but not essential
Have previous experience riding green horses
Enthusiastic and keen to get stuck in and help
Clean driving license is a bonus
Good at conversing with guests and clients
Must have a good work ethic and be a team player
Accomodation and remuneration:
Accommadation is in our superb cosy wood cabin with log burner, kitchen facilities, etc, use of washing machine, use of shower, bathroom etc.
Electric, logs, gas etc included, plus a weekly food allowance.
Restrictions:
18 years +
No pets
Non-smoker preferred
Minimum of 3 weeks
Contact us to declare an interest and possible dates.
