Annual Salary
£13,500 to £23,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; as customers demand
There will be
5.4% more Riding holiday leader jobs in 2027.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a riding stable.
Your working environment may be physically active and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
There's no set entry route but you may find it useful to do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You can do an advanced apprenticeship in horse care and management.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a stablehand or groom and with further training and experience, work your way up to become a riding holiday leader.
Volunteering and seasonal work at a local stables or riding centre can be a good way to get started.
You could take a ride leader course, like those offered by The British Horse Society.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a riding holiday leader from The British Horse Society.
You could move into a management position, like a riding holiday centre manager.
You'll need: