Salary, Housing, Full Training Board - Apprentice At Top Dressage Barn

Sprieser Sporthorse; Marshall (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Sprieser Sporthorse in Marshall, Virginia, is seeking an apprentice/rider for our top-notch dressage operation. Join our energetic team caring for 20 horses and their owners, with opportunities to travel to shows and clinics and learn from the best—a Grand Prix dressage trainer guides our program.

Apprentices ride, groom, tack, and attend shows and clinics, with growth potential as many assistants started as working student interns.

Qualifications

• Apprentice must have experience at or above Third Level.
• Willingness to travel to shows and clinics, including Wellington, FL during winter season.
• Room for growth; many apprentices become assistants or trainers.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices ride, groom, tack, and assist at shows and clinics.
• Care for 20 horses and liaise with owners.
• Assist with barn chores and daily farm operations.

Skills

Riding

Grooming

Show prep

Job description

Sprieser Sporthorse, Marshall Virginia, seeks an apprentice/rider for our top-notch dressage operation.

Join our high-energy and fun team in caring for 20 horses and their owners, with opportunities to travel to shows and clinics and learn from the best! Enjoy working with Lauren, Grand Prix dressage trainer and international competitor, working with lovely horses across all levels and types!

Our farm is located in scenic northern Virginia in the heart of hunt country, and in Wellington, Florida during the winter competition season. Absolutely stunning place to work, network and learn more about dressage and the sporthorse.

Apprentices ride, groom, tack, go to shows and clinics, and do other farm chores in a fun, friendly and positive environment. Our apprentices go on to stellar careers both in and out of the horse industry, and many have had the opportunity to compete and earn their USDF medals on client-owned horses.

Applicants must have experience at or above Third Level, with special consideration for riders with young horse experience. We need someone with a clear understanding on how to drive a horse from leg and seat to hand, and an ability to ride athletic horses through garden-variety nonsense.

This is also a position with room for growth - almost all of our assistant trainers began as working student interns.

Resume and references required when applying.

No pets. Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. No summer-only candidates; must be interested at least a year-long commitment.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid position with housing provided in beautiful apartments right on the farm.
• Housing is provided.