Equestrian Guide

The Lodge at Primland•Meadows of Dan, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Candidate will serve to lead guided trail rides as well as assist with cleaning of facilities, grooming, mucking stalls and other duties related to guided horseback activities and care and boarding of horses. This would be part-time job with 3 to 4 days scheduled per week. Weekday and Weekend availability is preferred. Candidate will assist in grooming and tacking of trail horses for use on tours and assist in mounting and dismounting of guests on horseback tours. Duties will include mucking stalls, cleaning and inspection of saddles, bridles and other tack, feeding and watering of horses. Candidate will also assist in inspection and repair of paddock fences and other facilities. Cleaning and maintenance of helmets and other guest use PPE will also be a duty. Must have the ability to lead trail rides as well as children’s lead-line rides and “Meet the Horses” experiences. Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Experience with trail horses, western tack and stables
Ability to lead trail rides
Ability to lead children’s lead-line rides
Ability to conduct “Meet the Horses” experiences
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Pre-employment screening
Background check
Possess a vehicle operator’s license with good driving record

Responsibilities

Lead guided trail rides
Assist with cleaning of facilities
Grooming horses
Mucking stalls
Other duties related to guided horseback activities and care and boarding of horses
Assist in grooming and tacking of trail horses for use on tours
Assist in mounting and dismounting of guests on horseback tours
Cleaning and inspection of saddles, bridles and other tack
Feeding and watering of horses
Assist in inspection and repair of paddock fences and other facilities
Cleaning and maintenance of helmets and other guest use PPE
Lead children’s lead-line rides
Conduct “Meet the Horses” experiences