Natural Horsemanship Specialist Trainer

Wattle Bank Farm; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 71.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

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Unique regenerative farm environment

Holistic horse training and farm life

Growth within a purpose-driven company

Bit-less teaching and riding option

Descripción de la vacante

Wattle Bank Farm in Victoria is seeking a passionate, experienced Natural Horsemanship trainer to join our team. This full-time role combines horse training, client instruction for adults, children and special needs, and contributing to the guest experience.

The successful candidate will have five years' experience as a Natural Horsemanship trainer and in stable management, maintain high safety standards, and support retreats and farm programs. First aid certification is desirable.

Formación

• Five years of experience specialising as a Natural Horsemanship trainer.
• Five years of experience in stable management.
• Excellent record keeping and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid certification.

Responsabilidades

• Train, exercise and develop horses using Natural Horsemanship principles.
• Deliver private and group riding lessons for all experience levels.
• Oversee daily stable operations, horse care, and paddock management.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for guests and families.

Conocimientos

Natural Horsemanship

Horse Training

Client instruction

Trail rides leadership

Descripción del empleo

Wattle Bank, Victoria, Full Time, Trainers
Vacancy Listing Dates 15/10/2026 to 12/11/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18958

• Full-time opportunity
• Remuneration: $79,423 per annum plus statutory superannuation
• Wattle Bank, VIC location

About Us

At Wattle Bank Farm, we offer a unique blend ofimmersive natural horse experiences, off grid farm stays and regenerative farming.

We host a variety of equine experiences, from riding lessons and school holiday programs to trail adventures, workshops, and retreats. Our ethos is grounded in Natural Horsemanship, focusing on connection, communication, and mutual respect between horse and human.

We also offer up the farm as a regenerative in person experience for people to come and reconnect with the land, the animals and hopefully take away with them some practices which they can adapt to their lives, kitchens and gardens. Online, the natural horsemanship is taught via our online education - Natural Horse Whisperer
The business is co-created and led by wife and husband - Beatrice Imbert and Peter Bland. www.wattlebankfarm.com.au and www.naturalhorsewhisperer.com

The Role

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and versatile Natural Horsemanship trainer to join our team with five years' experience either as a senior teacher or owner of their own equine business. This is a multifaceted role combining horse training, client instruction (both adults, children and special needs) and contributing to the overall guest experience. We also require this person to have excellent experience on horse's health and general well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Horse Training & Welfare

• Train, exercise and develop horses using Natural Horsemanship principles
• Maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of all horses
• Assess horse suitability for various rider levels and programs
• Manage paddock rotation
• Manage horse equipment, ensure cleanliness of horse enclosures
• Feed, groom and care for the horses

Riding Instruction

• Deliver private and group riding lessons based on Natural Horsemanship principles for all experience levels
• Leading trail rides
• Facilitate Natural Horsemanship clinics, workshops, and immersive horse experiences
• Support programs such as school holiday activities, Farm-gate and retreats involving the horses.
• Maintain horse training programs and reporting to owners on horse progress and performance.

Stable Management

• Oversee daily stable operations, horse care, and paddock management
• Manage tack, equipment, and facility upkeep
• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organisation
• Liaise weekly with owners on targets and sessions for the week

Client Experience

• Create a safe, welcoming, and educational environment for guests
• Communicate effectively with riders, families, and groups
• Support retreats, workshops, and corporate experiences when required
• Report back any complaints.
• Ensure waiver forms are up to date.
• Have current police check valid in Australia

About You

• Five years of experience specialising as a Natural Horsemanship trainer
• Five years of experience in stable management
• Excellent record keeping skill
• Extensive experience leading trail rides
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit, reliable, and proactive
• A genuine passion for horses, people, and regenerative farming
• Willingness to obtain First Aid certification

Desirable

• Experience in equine-assisted learning and training programs
• Experience with multi-day trail rides

What We Offer

• A unique working environment on a regenerative farm
• Opportunity to work closely with horses in a holistic, ethical framework
• Diverse role combining training horses, teaching, and farm life
• Opportunity to grow within a purpose-driven, values-led business
• Must be open to teaching and riding bit-less

Location: Wattle Bank, Victoria, 3995 Australia

Salary: $79,423 plus statutory superannuation.

Position Type: Full-time