Horse Trainer

Culver Academies, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site Health Clinic

403b retirement with generous match

Free workday meal

Job summary

Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana seeks a dedicated Horse Trainer to join our Horsemanship Program. You will evaluate horses, retrain as needed, and prepare mounts for drills, parades, and ceremonial riding events, working closely with a team committed to safety and excellence.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least four years of horse training experience, including ground poles and long-reining. A relevant Equine Study Program is highly desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least four years of horse training experience.
• Equine study program completion preferred.
• Experience with ground poles, fences, and lunging.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and retrain horses for Culver’s Horsemanship Program.
• Break and train newly acquired horses for integration.
• Groom, clip, tack maintenance, and exercise horses.
• Maintain a safe, clean stable environment.

Skills

Horse training

Equine care

Ground training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equine Study Program (desirable)

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our staff whose passion is to serve our students.

Our location in Culver, Indiana is on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic buildings and architecture.

Responsibilities

The Horse Trainer will have a deep understanding of English riding in all paces, and training techniques, as they work to evaluate the capabilities of the program’s horses. They will retrain or cross-train horses based on the initial assessment. The Horse Trainer is responsible for breaking and training newly purchased or donated horses for successful integration into Culver’s Horsemanship Program. They will perform all duties relating to horse grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, and exercising as well as maintaining a safe and clean stable environment.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency and at least four years of horse training experience is required. Completion of an accredited Equine Study Program with an emphasis on military riding as it pertains to drills, parades, and ceremonial riding events is highly desired. They must have experience of riding over ground poles and fences for training and be competent at lunging and long reining with the use of training aids. Applicants must also hold a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record. Must be comfortable working around horses, will have the ability to lift 50+ lbs frequently, and is physically capable of extensive bending, stooping, and walking. Must be able to work as part of a team and be willing to work a flexible schedule as weekends and holidays may be required.

Total Rewards

• Culver offers much to complement your pay.
• Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications.
• Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match.
• At Culver we seek to support your whole self – mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have one hour of paid fitness time per week, 10 paid holidays and paid vacation time is offered after a 60-day orientation period.
• Culver also offers one FREE meal in the dining hall during the workday and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.
• A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.

Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.