Assistant Horse Trainer

Farm Job Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay by check or direct deposit

Competitive pay and benefits

Match up to 5% of 401K

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Farm Job Search in California is seeking a dependable Assistant Horse Trainer to join a family-owned 56-acre horse ranch. You will care for a herd of miniature horses and 10-15 full-size horses, perform grooming, medicating, turnouts, and participate in training under the head trainer. The role requires 18+ and legal to work in the U.S.

The schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some weekends and occasional travel to shows during show season.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with horse training methods is a plus.
• Able to work M–F 8–5 with some weekends.
• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• No housing; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Everyday care of a herd of world champion miniature horses and 10-15 full size horses
• Grooming, medicating, turnouts, and training with guidance from head trainer
• Assist with young horse development through conditioning
• M-F 8-5pm, some weekends and travel to shows during show season

Skills

Horsemanship

Reliable transportation

Animal care

Job description

Assistant Horse Trainer (6237)

Location: California

Job Number: 6237

Southern California horse ranch is seeking a dependable Assistant Horse Trainer. This family-owned, 56 acre horse farm is seeking a passionate and self-motivated person to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Everyday care of a herd of world champion miniature horses and 10-15 full size horses
• Grooming, medicating, turnouts, and training with guidance from head trainer
• Assist with young horse development through conditioning
• M-F 8-5pm, some weekends and would require traveling to shows during show season

They compete with their miniature horses through the World level and also show hunters. Training methods used are natural horsemanship based on Ray Hunt & Tom Dorrance. Previous experience with these methods are a huge plus. No housing available at this time so reliable transportation will be needed.

Applicant must be 18 years or older and legal to work in the U.S.

Job Benefits

• Weekly Pay by check or direct deposit
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Match up to 5% of 401K (available after 1st year)
• Vacation and holiday pay