30/10/2026
QDV Is Looking for a Professional Dressage Rider with a Passion for Horses
Quinta da Várzea in Portugal is looking for a skilled and dedicated dressage rider to join our team.
We are looking for a rider with solid experience, a good understanding of horses, and a professional approach to training and developing horses. We place great emphasis on quality, horse welfare, and harmonious communication between horse and rider.
Your Responsibilities
Daily riding and training of our horses.
Training and further development of young and more experienced horses.
Adapting the training programme to each individual horse.
Working with dressage.
Working closely with the rest of the team to support the horses' development and well-being.
Providing dressage lessons for our riding holiday guests.
We Expect You to
Have a sensitive and correct approach to riding, with a good feel for the horse.
Work systematically and patiently, always respecting the horse.
Be responsible, reliable, and able to work independently.
Be able to communicate in English.
Be a good team player and work well with others.
What We Offer
We offer an exciting opportunity to work with horses at a Danish-owned equestrian farm in the beautiful surroundings of Portugal. You will become part of an international team with a strong focus on quality and horse welfare.
In addition, we offer weekly training sessions with a professional riding instructor.
Your salary will depend on your qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Please send us your CV, a short introduction about yourself, and preferably videos of you riding.
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +351 910 417 132
We look forward to hearing from you!
