Salary
Depends on Experience
Work Type
Permanent
Live-In
Live-In Required
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
427144
Status
Looking
Updated
10/03/2025
Expires
in 2 months
Views
231

Rider/Beginner Lesson Instructor/Working Student – Unique Learning Opportunity for a dedicated horse person. We are offering a learning-focused position for a Rider/Beginner Lesson Instructor/Working Student. This opportunity will expand your knowledge and skills in riding, training, and instruction while working with a wide range of horses, from the unhandled to upper-level athletes. Our approach to training is different from traditional methods, which often prioritize shortcuts and gadgets that can lead to long-term soundness and behavioral issues. Many of today’s common training practices contribute to kissing spine, suspensory injuries, back pain, joint deterioration, chronic lameness along with stress and inappropriate behaviors. We focus on proper biomechanics, functional movement and behavioral based training to help our horses remain pain-free, sound, and mentally engaged in their work. By allowing horses to develop correct posture and balance, we create willing, happy partners who are physically capable of performing without discomfort or resistance. This role offers daily instruction, hands-on experience with a variety of horses, and the chance to assist our instructors and teach beginner lessons in a supportive, education-driven environment. We are looking for a hardworking, eager learner who is open to rethinking traditional training practices and wants to deepen their understanding of biomechanics, behavior and correct horse development, while still practicing good boundaries . If you’re ready to challenge many conventional methods and immerse yourself in a program that prioritizes long-term horse health, soundness, and true partnership, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Applicants please be HONEST, SOBER, with good references and a genuine love of horses.
*Housing available ( SMALL pet ok ) *Compensation pursuant to experience

  • Board for 1 horse negotiable

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    I've worked at this farm for a while now and am shocked at how much I've already learned. If you are looking for a place with an opportunity to expand your experience working with horses on a daily basis, both in hand as well as riding, then you'll really enjoy a position here! The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and between lessoning with her and participating in the monthly clinics, this is an amazing opportunity for a serious equestrian. I am so grateful to have found Folklore Farm!

    - Jobseeker 07/02/2022
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Employer No
349394
Website
http://folklorefarmnc.com
Location
Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
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20 + stall barn with covered arena, grass jump field, 80 ft. round pen, grass dressage arena, and trails situated on 25 acres.

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