Fostering - Short term foster volunteer (horses)
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
Qualifications Required
- Age group Must be at least 18 and older
- Do you live within 45 minutes travelling time of a Blue Cross rehoming centre or hospital? Must be at least Yes
- Health and Safety Induction Must be Completed
- Horse induction completed Must be at least Yes
- Induction training Must be at least Completed
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