Be Part of The Wild Mane Project & Help Build Something Special

The Wild Mane Project is looking for a calm, competent and reliable person with horse experience to assist during pony sessions and outdoor activities.

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This is a casual role, helping when sessions are running. The role involves working around ponies and supporting participants during activities in an outdoor setting.

• Assisting during pony sessions with children or adults

• Leading ponies during activities

• Helping set up or pack away equipment

• Supporting safety during sessions

• Keeping an eye on participants during activities

Sessions take place outdoors in the field, so you must be comfortable working outside and around horses.

• Confident and competent handling ponies or horses

• Calm and sensible around animals and people

• Reliable and aware of safety at all times

• Able to help with practical tasks during sessions

An Enhanced DBS is preferred, or you must be willing to apply for one if continuing in the role.

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a short paid trial session so we can see how you work around the ponies and with participants.

Casual hourly rate depending on experience.

Sessions run occasionally, mainly evenings or weekends. Hours vary depending on bookings.

Please complete the online application form and provide details of:

• your experience handling horses or ponies

• your availability

• why you would be interested in helping with sessions

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a short informal interview and paid trial session.