J226 - Working Student Needed In The North Of Spain Sept- Dic *

We are looking for a working student who wants to work on our farm during Autumn - Winter 24 (Sept - Dec) to join the team. In the yard, we have around 70 horses, most of them out on paddocks all day.
Students work on a 6-day basis, usually arranging their days off with the stable manager. Students start at 9 AM.
After the general cleaning around the yard, they will help bring the horses from their fields, tack them, and assist the kids and clients who come to the farm for horse riding lessons and trails.
There are classes that the working students can join; we practice mostly jumping, but there are also dressage lessons, beginners' lessons, etc.

The number of horses to be ridden and worked depends on your abilities; however, most of our horses, including the young ones, are very well-behaved and suitable for beginners.
Sometimes, there are new horses that we bring to the farm, and working students can help train them to make them suitable for classes and beginner riders.
We also have a small breeding yard with five breeding mares, and part of the job involves helping with the foals and young horses. You will be able to ride every day, and there is the possibility to compete for those who want to and have the necessary level.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with young and experienced jumping horses and learn a lot about breeding!

Our ideal candidate is a nature and horse lover with a decent level in dressage and/or show jumping, who enjoys being with children and helping new clients discover the horse world.

Basic Spanish would help but is not mandatory. We also accept applications from students 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 underage students; being over 18 is a requirement.

Required Key Skills:
- Riding
- Equine First Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Teaching
- Trim/Pull
- Exercising
- People Skills
- Long Reining

Required Areas Of Expertise:
- Riding School
- Show Jumping
- Trekking
- Working with Children
- Hacking

Other Requirements:
- Patience with children and horses.
- Ability to trot and canter, as well as handle schooled horses.
- Enjoyment of other animals (we have rabbits, cows, miniature goats, cats, and dogs, and their care will be part of daily yard duties).

Job Benefits:
- Daily riding and training.
- Experience in a breeding and show jumping yard.
- Each student gets to ride a few times a week and receive lessons from a trainer.
- Perfect for anyone who enjoys nature.
- Pocket money of €200 a month.
- Private third-party insurance.
- Accommodation in a fully equipped 3-bedroom apartment with a large sitting room, kitchen, fully equipped bathroom, washing machine, and WiFi.
- The apartment is on the yard, 10 minutes away from local shops, buses, and trains.

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