Careers

Join a Team That Inspires Growth, Community, and Connection

At Inspire Me Equestrian, we believe that horses have the power to build confidence, spark joy, and transform lives — and so do the people who work alongside them. Our centre is built on an inclusive, community-driven culture where every rider, pony, and staff member is supported to grow, thrive, and discover new opportunities.

Whether you're an experienced instructor, a passionate groom, or someone looking to develop a long-term career in the equestrian industry, Inspire Me Equestrian offers an environment where your skills, ideas, and professional goals truly matter.

Why Join Inspire Me Equestrian?

A Dynamic and Supportive Environment

We’re not just a riding centre — we’re a forward-thinking equestrian community. We offer our own courses as well as recognised BHS training, giving staff and riders access to meaningful development pathways.

Real Opportunities for Growth

We believe in helping our team grow. Staff receive free lessons, access to ongoing training, and full support for professional development. If you're a self-starter with ambition, we’ll back you every step of the way.

Purposeful and Rewarding Work

Our young riders have the opportunity to compete using our ponies, and our varied horses and ponies provide the perfect balance of nurturing confidence and challenging riders to progress. Working here means playing an active role in shaping the next generation of equestrians.

Roles That Make an Impact

We regularly hire enthusiastic yard staff and dedicated instructors who love horses, people, and creating meaningful experiences.

Our Vacancies

The Role

Inspire Me Equestrian is a busy equestrian training facility with a range of clients from novice to advanced.

We are looking for an Assistant Yard Manager Instructor to work with the yard manager to help develop and run the expanding business.

Core responsibilities

Instruction and coaching: Teach beginners the fundamentals of riding and horse care, and help more experienced riders refine their technique and prepare for competitions like show jumping or dressage.
Lesson planning: Create training programs tailored to individual student abilities and goals.
Safety management: Ensure all students and participants follow health and safety rules, and be prepared to administer first aid if needed.
Rider assessment: Evaluate rider progress and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
Horse and facility care: Groom, feed, and exercise horses, and maintain the cleanliness of stables and equipment.
Leadership: Support the yard manager in their role to manage and encourage the team, support the team with their development.
Young horse development: Assist in the training and development of the young horses and new horses coming on to the yard
Livery clients Assist in the smooth delivery of care and teaching for our livery clients.

Key skills and qualities

Strong riding skills and knowledge of horse behaviour.
Patience, excellent communication, and motivational abilities.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
lexibility and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends.

Work environment

Work in the within the riding school and livery yard
Work is often outdoors but may also involve indoor facilities.
Work hours can be varied and often include weekends and evenings.

Qualifications :

Miniumum Qualifications

Stage 2 in Complete Horsemanship

First aid (or be willing to undertake)

Safeguarding qualification (or be willing to undertake)

The candidate will require an enhanced DBS certificate

Benefits

A competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications , staff training lessons and training to undertake further British Horse Society qualifications , staff benefits package.

Hours

37 hour week based over 5 days with a mix of some evening and weekends.

If you are interested in any of our roles please send your CV to Elaine Cochrane ecochrane@inspiremeequestrian.co.uk

If you would like to discuss the role please feel free to call Elaine 07508219455