Head Trainer At Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, Mount Airy, Maryland, USA
- Salary
- $52,769 to $74,251
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from 01 January 2025
- Job No
- 424673
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 18/11/2024
- Expires
- in 2 months
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- 666
Seeking experienced Head Trainer for comprehensive training and adoption program of over 180 rescue horses.
THE JOB: Head Trainer supervises two assistant trainers. Ideal individual will have experience riding in various disciplines with a passion for humane horsemanship and quality foundation building. Our horses are rescued from Amish and Mennonite working communities and require retraining into safe and reliable riding mounts. On occasion, some horses may require full starting or restarting. Must be able to drive truck and trailer. Independent control over training/tack budget annually. Tues- Sat work schedule.
OUR TRAINING THEORY: Kindness, softness, patience. Opportunities to have continuing education with nationally recognized horsemanship trainers annually.
SALARY: Within advertised range depending on experience. Annual Cost of Living raise in April, and annual 5% step increase at anniversary date. Housing may be available. Cannot house a horse, but there are many boarding opportunities nearby.
OUR VIBE: Must work well with others in an open and accepting environment. L.G.B.T.Q.+ friendly. No racism, sexism, or other discrimination tolerated.
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Handling Youngstock Lunging Natural Horsemanship People SkillsRequired Expertise
FlatworkAccommodation
Apartment or single family home may be available. Up to 4 dogs or cats permitted.
Job Benefits
Paid sick and vacation, paid bereavement leave, flex hours, $200 monthly Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan.
- Employer No
- 397651
- Website
- http://www.gentlegiants.org
- Location
- Mount Airy, Maryland, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is one of the largest equine rescue facilities in the US, and we are at the forefront of the national fight to end horse slaughter. Spanning over 340 acres, we maintain over 180 draft horses in residence at any given time. Gentle Giants offers the perfect opportunity for individuals interested in advanced medical cases and unique rehabilitative care. Conditions commonly addressed are starvation, chronic neglect, hoof neglect, canker, metabolic disorders, and a multitude of disease processes. Gentle Giants also provides a mobile Technical Large Animal Rescue service, and will provide training and certification in large animal rescue response to interested staff.
Gentle Giants is a fast-paced, fun, dynamic, and friendly environment where everyone is welcome. Gentle Giants offers highly competitive pay and benefits packages. Housing may be available.