- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 421790
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 18/11/2024
- Expires
- in 2 months
- Views
- 507
Our barn is professional yet inviting and encouraging. We are a fun group of horse lovers ranging from first time kids lessons to adult amateurs looking to show and have fun in the dressage arena. We are not highly competitive, but provide our services, care, and attention to the top level standard. Owner and Trainer rides and competes at the FEI level and currently trains with riders ranked in the top 3 world dressage standings, however our barn maintains a family like atmosphere. We have dressage school horses and clients in training with their own horses.
We are seeking a responsible individual to assist in the management of our facility from the care of the horses to facility maintenance. You should be very knowledgeable in the care of horses and be able to assist i managing feeding, turnout, and care schedules. You will help our morning staff by overseeing that each employee completes appropriate tasks.
Your main role will be riding client horses and teaching students.
We have a well established dressage lesson program. We have riders from 1st time horse experience to 3rd level dressage. If you are not comfortable teaching our more advanced students that is okay, however a solid foundation in dressage is required. You will also need to school client horses or lesson horses for tune ups.
The work schedule allows for flexibility, is monday through friday, with a few hours of teaching on Saturday mornings.
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Equine First-Aid Schooling Bandaging Clipping Teaching Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising People SkillsRequired Expertise
Dressage Riding SchoolAccommodation
Paid for living accommodations - Private 2 bedroom apartment, private bathroom, and a kitchen that is not shared, but located directly adjacent to your apartment in the rider lounge.
Job Benefits
Access to horses to show, lessons with FEI Rider & Trainer
- Employer No
- 289317
- Website
- http://www.ctdressageacademy.com
- Location
- Madison, Connecticut, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
Our riding and training academy offers an indoor area, outdoor arena, trails, rider's lounge, care-taker's apartment, private locker room, and more. We cater to beginners to competitive dressage riders, of all ages. Our program is organized with a detailed curriculum and weekly horse educational classes. Our environment is fun, upbeat, comfortable, and professional. We have great clients and lovely horses making our barn atmosphere feel like one big family.