Riding Holiday Centre Manager

Typical Salary

£15,000 To £30,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays flexibly

How To Become a Riding Holiday Centre Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
working towards this role

College / University

There is no set entry route to become a riding holiday centre manager but it may be useful to get a foundation degree or degree in equine business management.

at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

It could be useful to do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include:

Level 3 Diploma in Equine Management
Level 4 Certificate In Horse Care and Management

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship are not listed for this job.

Routes into this Career

You could train first as a riding instructor, groom or ride leader and progress into management.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

business management skills
the ability to sell products and services
customer service skills
the ability to motivate and manage staff
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be flexible and open to change
thinking and reasoning skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Day To Day Tasks

As part of your day to day tasks you may:

plan and oversee riding activities
arrange a daily routine of horse care and stable management
manage the health care records for the horses
handle queries, problems and complaints
recruit and manage staff, organise work rotas and arrange training
carry out administrative and financial tasks
carry out marketing and promotional activities for the centre

You'll also develop working relationships with other local countryside and tourism operators.

Working Environment

You could work at a riding stable or in an office.

Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career Path & Progression

You could do the Senior Trail Yard Manager qualification offered by the British Horse Society.

With experience, you could open your own centre.

You could work overseas. You could also become a qualifications examiner.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a riding holiday centre manager from The British Horse Society.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

have a first aid certificate
pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults