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.

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