Description
High Chaparral is a theme park in southern Sweden unlike any other. A visit to us is an experience for all your senses that you will long remember. The moment you step through our gates into our world, you leave everyday life behind for a while.
We are a theme park in a Wild West setting that primarily targets families with children. During the season June–August, we welcome around 150,000 visitors, where we offer various shows, characters, and activities.
About the Position
We are looking for highly skilled and experienced professional stunt riders for our Wild West Stunt Show during the 2026 season.
As a stunt rider, you have an important role in the show, both in the riding scenes and in the acting. Therefore, you need to have solid riding experience and be comfortable in the saddle.
An important part of the work is also to care for our show horses and ensure their well-being, so that they are healthy, doing well, and can perform at their best in the show.
Main Responsibilities
Bring scripted riding scenes to life during performances.
Participate in the park's shows and act as an extra when needed.
Train, prepare, and care for the horses you are responsible for and, if needed, train an additional horse.
Maintain a high level of your riding and riding technique.
Participate in rehearsals and daily training sessions.
Inspect and maintain riding equipment.
Work closely with the veterinarian and stable team to ensure the health and well-being of the horses.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for experienced stunt riders with the following skills and experience:
Very strong trick riding skills.
Very good ability to ride at high speed and perform controlled movements.
Good experience with stunt work such as falls from horses, horse exchanges, and fight scenes.
Experience with historical riding styles.
Experience with cowboy shooting from horseback (Mounted Cowboy Shooting).
Experience performing in front of the camera or before an audience.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Documented experience with professional riding.
Very strong knowledge of horse handling and very good horse sense.
Good physical condition and comfort handling horses.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a professional team.
Comfortable working outdoors in demanding conditions.
Meritorious:
Professional experience with stunt or action work.
Skills in weapons handling from horseback.
Experience in film, TV, theater, or stunt shows before an audience.
Previous experience riding horses you have not worked with before.
Experience with historical Scandinavian or European riding styles.
Other Information
Period: May–August
The work can be physically demanding and involve certain risks. To be able to take responsibility for safety, you must be at least 18 years old.
Selected riders must participate in riding rehearsals and stunt and action training before performances.
The position offers monthly salary.
High Chaparral offers simple accommodation for rent.
There may be an opportunity to bring your own horse. Please indicate in your application if this is relevant for you.
Contact
If you have questions or would like to contact us, you can reach us most easily via email at [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
The application deadline is December 1, 2026. However, we review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
For this recruitment, High Chaparral has already selected which external recruitment and marketing channels we want to use. We therefore kindly decline offers of advertising or recruitment services in connection with this job posting.