Horse Trainer

Clear Destination Inc.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks a Horse Trainer with deep knowledge of English riding across paces to evaluate and train horses for the Culver’s Horsemanship Program. You will break and retrain new horses, groom and clip, maintain saddlery, and ensure a safe, clean stable.

Weekend shifts may be required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years’ horse training experience; completion of an equine study program is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Equine Study Program is highly desired.
• Experience riding over ground poles and fences for training; competent at lunging and long reining.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate horses' capabilities and plan training across paces and techniques.
• Break and train newly purchased or donated horses for Culver’s Horsemanship Program.
• Perform grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, and exercising.
• Maintain a safe, clean stable environment.

Skills

Horse training

English riding

Ground poles & fences

Lungeing/long reining

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equine Study Program

Job description

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.