High Valley Hanoverians (HVH) seeks an exceptional individual as a Young Horse Apprentice Trainer working as a valued member of a small team of individuals who place the care/training of the horse and contributing to a harmonious team environment as their highest priorities.

About this position: The Apprentice Young Horse Trainer position includes shared responsibility for the care and training of Young Horses working with a seasoned breeder of dressage horses, an FEI Trainer and two other Apprentice Trainers as part of a team. The position includes equine care giving, ground training, introduction to under saddle work, foundation/fitness training and free jumping. Dedication to quality horse care, a compassionate training approach, excellent work ethic and track record of harmonious team relationship building is essential.

About the applicant: The applicant must be 18+ years of age, physically fit, with experience working in a busy training barn providing detailed care of training and competition horses. The Young Horse Apprentice Trainer applicant must have experience establishing foundation training on young dressage Horses including experience working in some of the following areas: Ground work, In-hand Training, Introduction to Under Saddle Work, Fitness Training, Free Jumping and/or Foundation (dressage) Training. Applicant must be motivated, dedicated, trust-worthy, hard-working, self-starting and enjoy a harmonious work relationship with horses and other facility staff members. Preferred candidate will have a solid experience and/or certification in young dress horse training. Driver's license required and must have reliable transportation (for personal use). Riding video(s) and 3 references are required.

The Young Horse Apprentice Trainer applicant must have experience establishing foundation training on young dressage Horses including experience working in some of the following areas: Ground work, In-hand Training, Introduction to Under Saddle Work, Fitness Training, Free Jumping and/or Foundation (dressage) Training. Applicant must be motivated, dedicated, trust-worthy, hard-working, self-starting and enjoy a harmonious work relationship with horses and other facility staff members. Preferred candidate will have a solid experience and/or certification in young dress horse training. Driver's license required and must have reliable transportation (for personal use). Riding video(s) and references are requested.

High Valley Hanoverians is located in the North GA foothills of the Appalachian Mountains (approximately 1 mile from the Appalachian Trail). The village of Suches, GA is approximately 15 miles from the quaint college town of Dahlonega GA known for its historic buildings, festivals and excellent restaurants. Our 2nd facility, in Dahlonega GA, focuses on performance training. Optional residence: Shared On-premise apartment (separate from barn) may be available, paid utilities, internet service & streaming TV.

This is truly a unique opportunity for a motivated, experienced individual who seeks the opportunity to develop extremely marketable skillsets, working daily with FEI dressage trainers and with exceptional young warmbloods. We provide a supportive team environment focusing on development opportunities for each member of the team while also delivering quality care and quality training to these exquisite creatures via our unique method “Developing Warmblood Athletes in the Mind & the Body”®.

Good pay, performance bonuses, opportunity to train daily with FEI trainers. Excellent opportunity to develop very marketable skillsets.