The Hidden Hastings Heritage Project (website) is looking for volunteers to ensure the Exmoor Ponies and Belted Galloway Cattle up on Hastings Country Park remain in good condition and that the highest animal welfare standards are maintained (facebook). These hardy animals are the most sustainable and effective way to manage the reserve, grazing on grass, regrowth, young gorse and other scrub.
If you are interested in joining the team, you are expected to have a "reasonable level of fitness" and you would be provided with full training to carry out the following duties:
- Check that the correct number of animals are there;
- Observe the ponies for their health;
- Check water is available and ice is broken when frozen;
- Report to staff that checks have been made;
- Follow organisational procedure if any animal is found injured or unhealthy.
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