We have everything from 7hh ponies to 17hh Thoroughbreds and you need to be comfortable in working within the same space as a herd of ten horses. You’ll also need a good level of health and fitness. This is not the role for you if you have any musculoskeletal issues that will either prevent you from lifting relatively heavy weights safely (wheelbarrows full of manure etc.) or which may be exacerbated by those activities. You need to be nimble enough to hop out of the way if a horse moves suddenly. For safety reasons, this role is not suitable for those who have a disability that compromises their safety in any way. Our female program participants often join our volunteer team after their program finishes. It’s the perfect way for them to stay connected to the people and horses that have played an important part of their healing journey. Some have experienced physical or sexual violence in some form and, often, the sanctuary is the only place outside of their own home that they feel safe. To protect their psychological safety, the sanctuary is a space for women and children only from Thursday-Tuesday each week. We welcome applications from men who are free to give their time on Wednesdays in our Gardening Team or Maintenance Team.