| Natural Horsemanship Specialist Trainer, Riding Instructor & Farm Manager |
| Wattle Bank, Victoria, Full Time, Trainers |
Vacancy Listing Dates 3/08/2026 to 31/08/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 17900 |
| Passionate, experienced, and versatile Horse Trainer |
| Remuneration: $79,423 per annum |
| Wattle Bank, VIC location |
About Us
At Wattle Bank Farm, we offer a unique blend of immersive natural horse experiences, off grid farm stays and regenerative farming. Horses play a big part to all we do here. We host a variety of equine experiences, from training horses, 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 horses 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.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and versatile horse trainer to join our team with a minimum of 4-5 years' experience either as a senior teacher or owner of their own natural horsemanship equine business. This is a multifaceted role combining horse training and client instruction (both adults, children and special needs) and contributing to the overall guest experience. So not only must the trainer be able to train horses for work, breeding and riding, they also must have the capacity to pass on the knowledge to riders and would be owners. They need to be able to work in collaboration with owners and clients. One area of growth for the business is finding and training horses on behalf of existing clients.
We also require this person to have excellent experience on horse's health and general well-being, be able to take care of them and maintain records and progress. Outside of the delivery of lessons and experiences, the role includes hands on and generally looking after the broader farm and the welfare of the soil, feed and land.
The role will be a supportive one working closely with main trainer/ owners Peter and Beatrice.
Key Responsibilities
Horse Training & Welfare:- Train and develop horses using Natural Horsemanship principles
- Maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of all horses
- Assess horse suitability for various owner/rider levels and programs
- Manage paddock rotation and feed
- Manage equipment, tack and ensure cleanliness of vehicles & barns
- Reporting on advancement and progress of horse
- Maintaining health records of horses
- Be able to drive floats, manage farm equipment
- Written logged records of all horse activities
Riding Instruction:- Deliver private and group riding lessons based on Natural Horsemanship principles for owners and riders - Train the owners along the horses
- Support trail rides, working horses on farm and elsewhere as requested
- Support Natural Horsemanship clinics, workshops, and immersive horse experiences - help train owners to move from bit to bit-less and benefits
- Support programs in school holiday activities as we are located in tourism area
- Maintain year-long programs & provide feedback
Stable & Farm 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
General Farm Support:- Participate in general farm chores as needed, contributing to the smooth running of the property
- Work collaboratively across different areas of the farm as part of a small, dynamic team delivering sustainable and regenerative practices
Client Experience:- Create a safe, welcoming, and educational environment for owners/guests
- Communicate effectively with all
- Support retreats, workshops, and corporate experiences when required
- Be able to deal with any conflict resolution
- Report back any complaints and testimonials
- Provide content to the marketing team
- Ensure waiver forms and media releases are up to date
- Have a current police check valid in Australia
About You:- Minimum 4-5 years of experience specialising as a horse trainer and riding instructor with a focus on Natural horsemanship
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience managing a horse riding school that would cater for all ages including endurance riding
- Minimum 4-5 years assisting or finding new horses for clients
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in stable management
- Proven experience and capability of barefoot trimming
- Extremely organised
- Excellent record keeping skill
- Extensive experience leading trail rides
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of hands-on farm labour
- Physically fit, reliable, and proactive
- A genuine passion for horses, people, and regenerative farming
- First aid certification
- Police check valid in Australia
- Australian Driver's licence + able to drive horse float
Desirable:- Experience with social media marketing & management
- Experience in equine-assisted learning or therapy programs as some owners may require this for their needs
- Experience with multi-day trail rides
- Exposure to having managed a horse stud
- Experience in business analysis and growth
- Experience in Word, Excel, Mailchimp, Xero
What We Offer:- A unique working environment on a regenerative farm with a Natural Horsemanship school
- A focus on building up the business with acquiring & training of horses
- Opportunity to work closely with horses in a holistic, ethical framework
- Diverse role combining teaching, training, and farm life
- Opportunity to grow within a purpose-driven, values-led business
- Must be open to teaching and riding bit-less
- Full time, permanent employment
- A remuneration package of $79,423 per annum
APPLY NOW through the online application form.
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