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Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; flexibly
There will be
2.2% more Riding holiday centre manager jobs in 2027.
In your local area
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You'll also develop working relationships with other local countryside and tourism operators.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a riding stable or in an office.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.
You can get into this job through:
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.
You'll usually need:
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:
You may need:
You could train first as a riding instructor, groom or ride leader and progress into management.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a riding holiday centre manager from The British Horse Society.
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.