Love working with horses and helping create unforgettable experiences for others?
At Skibo, we believe exceptional experiences start with passionate people. Our Stables are an important part of life on the estate, offering members and guests the opportunity to explore the Highlands on horseback, develop their riding skills and spend time with our much-loved horses.
From daily horse care and yard duties to leading rides and supporting riding lessons, our equestrian team takes pride in creating memorable experiences while maintaining the highest standards. Working within a small, supportive team, you'll help care for our horses, maintain our facilities and play an important role in ensuring every member and guest receives a warm and professional welcome.
As a Stables Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the yard, helping ensure our horses are healthy, happy and presented to the highest standards.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work closely with the Yard Manager and wider team to deliver exceptional care for our horses while supporting riding activities across the estate. No two days are ever quite the same, and you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working in a unique and rewarding environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Grooming, exercising and preparing horses for lessons and rides.
- Providing excellent daily care for our horses and ponies.
- Supporting members and guests during riding activities and ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintaining stables, paddocks, arenas, tack and equipment to a high standard.
- Assisting with horse health, welfare and general yard management.
- Supporting lessons, hacks and other equestrian activities.
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation throughout the yard.
- Building positive relationships with members, guests and colleagues across the estate.
You'll be passionate about horses, enjoy working outdoors and take pride within your role.
You will be a dependable team player who is equally comfortable working independently when required. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to horse care, safety and creating memorable experiences for our members and guests.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience working with horses.
- A good understanding of horse care and stable management.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A flexible approach to work, weekends required.
- A genuine passion for equestrianism.
The following would be required:
- One of the following qualifications is desired for this role, BHS Stage 2, BET Assistant Ride Leader, Pony Club B test, NC in Horse Management or equivalent equestrian qualification.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience coaching or leading rides.
Why You'll enjoy about this Role
- Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
- Share of gratuities.
- Pension scheme.
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata).
- Access to staff gym facilities.
- Staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
- Staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
- The opportunity to work with wonderful horses in a truly unique environment.
If you're passionate about horse welfare, enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a team that creates memorable experiences every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Great teams are built on diversity, curiosity, and respect. If you’re excited by our mission and think you could make an impact, we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t tick every box.
