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Aerial view of Equus Ourique Riding Centre from the front

Job Offers

Currently, we have the below following job openings.
In addition we are constantly offering positions for interns and volunteers at our riding centre. The minimum stay is two months, better three months.
If you are interested in any of the job vacancies, please send us your application including a starting date via e-mail.

GROOM

In this position you will be taking care of the day-to-day activities at the yard. This is a full time job with a 40 hour work week and two days off. 

YOUR TASKS AS GROOM

  • General stable work
  • Taking horses from the paddock e.g. for farrier or vet visits and bringing them back
  • Preparing & caring for the horses before and after riding
  • Pasture & paddock cleaning
  • Maybe some gardening

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO US

  • Willingness to learn
  • Flexibility and the ability to work independently
  • Reliability and ability to think
  • Motivation & willingness to work and help
  • Friendly tone
  • Good knowledge of English and ideally (some) Portuguese
  • Enjoy working with horses

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Free accommodation and food at our yard
  • Possibility to ride
  • Kind, familiar atmosphere
  • Small, caring team