Work For Us

Thank you for your interest in working for us

 A career here at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary can be a most rewarding experience and we also have professional volunteering and work experience opportunities.

We exist because: 

  • We love and value horses and ponies. As sentient beings, they deserve our kindness and care. Unfortunately, there is still a need to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses and ponies – and to educate people about how to care for them.
  • We have lived experience of how horses have made a difference to our lives. We know how to make a difference to other people’s lives through horses.
  • Caring for horses and ponies and being outside with them in nature is good for our health, happiness and wellbeing too.

Our core values are Kindness, Care and Knowledge. 

Sanctuary worker and pony

Our current vacancies:

Deputy Shop Manager

Location:  Newton Abbot
Duration: Part-time

Are you ready to embrace a role that marries the art of retail with a powerful sense of purpose?

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Shop Manager

Location:  Bovey Tracey
Duration: Full time

Are you ready to embrace a role that marries the art of retail with a powerful sense of purpose?

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Welfare Outreach & Advice Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location:  Newton Abbot
Duration: Full-time

Are you passionate about equine welfare and educating others on the best practices in horse care?

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Horse Care Team Member – Maternity Cover

Location:  Newton Abbot
Duration: Full-time

Are you ready to embrace a rewarding role working with our horses and ponies?

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Horse Care Team Member – North Devon

Location:  Holsworthy
Duration: Full-time

Are you ready to embrace a rewarding role working with our horses and ponies?

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Equine Team Leader – Newton Abbot

Location:  Newton Abbot
Duration: Full-time

Do you have a genuine passion for equines and a talent for leadership? Are you ready to support the Sanctuary Manager to lead a team of fellow horse enthusiasts and make a real impact on equine welfare? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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Professional Volunteering

Click on the following links to find out more about our trustee, volunteer and work experience opportunities.

Become a trustee Volunteer with us

Work Experience

Working in partnership with Duchy and Bicton Collegesnow known collectively as Cornwall College, the Mare and Foal Sanctuary welcomes equine, animal and veterinary students for work experience at our farms. 

If you’re interested in studying at Bicton or Duchy to work with horses or ponies please click on the following links: 

For more information about work experience, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Kerri Luke for further information by emailing  [email protected] or call 01626 355969. 

Bicton College Duchy College

Explore Further

Visit Our Sanctuary

Connect with our rescued horses and ponies, hear their back stories and meet the knowledgeable grooms who care for them.
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Get Some Advice

We provide advice and support to horse owners or people who are thinking about getting a horse or pony. We also offer support to smaller equine welfare sanctuaries and other equine professionals.
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Support the Charity

We rely entirely on donations and legacy gifts to carry out our work. A donation today can help to sustain our ability to offer sanctuary for horses and ponies.
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