Rolleston rehoming centre

Short Term Horse Foster Carer

Would you like a horse or pony but are not in a position to give long term commitment? Do you have your own land and space you could offer to a needy horse or pony? Blue Cross is looking for committed people who can offer short term care to needy horses on their own land.

What you will be doing:

• Caring for Blue Cross horses on your own land until they can be rehomed
• Horses might be recuperating from operations, too young to rehome or cannot cope with centre life
• You may also offer to foster pregnant females or a mum and foal
• You will be providing all the care they need – feeding, exercising, cleaning, socialising, giving medication and grooming
• Keep accurate records

What we are looking for:

• Experience of handling and caring for horses
• You need to live within 45 minutes of the centre and have use of suitable transport
• Your own land and space for a horse
• Willingness to learn and follow Blue Cross procedures
• Competent, flexible and self motivated
• Pragmatic with the confidence to make decisions
• A reasonable level of fitness

 Benefits to you:

• You’ll be helping horses to have happy, healthy lives
• Enjoy all the joys of horse ownership without long term commitment and cost
• Gain practical skills, experience and a training programme
• Develop skills and enhance your CV
• Join a great team of like-minded people
• Arrangements will be made for holidays
• All equipment provided and costs covered

 Time commitment:

• As required

This opportunity is available at:

Hilda Archer Sanctuary, Dovecliff Road, Rolleston-on-Dove, Staffordshire DE13 9AU