Job: This full-time job would include working 3 FEI horses, a max of 6 days a week (lunging, flatting, in hand work), and in hand work or lunging the other horses (see below) on a rotating basis. Housing is included in an off-site fully furnished house (5 minutes from the farm). Pay is $800/week, and two pro-riding lessons/month are included. About us: We are a private 7-stall, 48-acre horse farm with most of our horses outside full time. We have 3 FEI/Grand Prix horses in stalls and others who are situationally unwell, ready to foal, or new. We selectively breed a few foals a year (Holsteiner and Westfalen). We have 3 brood mares (1 with foal, 1 open, and 1 due this month). Last years 2 fillies and their babysitter (a Mustang rescue) and two miniature horses (pasture ornaments). We are looking to add an experienced flat rider/groom to our staff. We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment, where everyone's contribution is valued. We have a full-time groom and maintenance/caretaker (two different people). We have part-time help in the form of a vet tech, foal handler/trainer, in town riding instructor, and out of town riding instructor (four different people). We are growing and looking for the next fitting addition to our fantastic team. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to expand and offer new opportunities for professional growth.

Required Key Skills

• Riding
• Driving license
• Equine First-Aid
• Lunging
• Bandaging
• Clipping
• Natural Horsemanship
• People Skills

Required Areas Of Expertise

• Flatwork

Other Requirements

Skills: organization, self-starter, early riser, attention to detail, tidy English required, Spanish a plus. Must have references. Must have ethics.

Job Benefits

The job includes two professional riding lessons per month. Additional educational opportunities are available, and there is plenty of room for growth. If you are interested in learning about the beginnings of our sport, including genealogy, breeding, foaling out, handling young horses, and starting their training, we are happy to teach you. None of this is required, but it would be an excellent opportunity to learn and grow.

Accommodation

New construction, fully furnished house off-site (5-minute drive from the farm).