Working Student/Dressage RiderCalifornia

Job Description

We are looking for a self motivated team player. There will be riding, teaching the kids program and daily horse care on the schedule. The w-student will receive lots of lessons .

Requirements

The w- Student/ Dressage rider should be able to ride at least 2nd level /L Dressur comfortably and have some skills at training children. All round horse care i.e. grooming, tack care, stall cleaning etc. is expected.

Required Skills

Riding; Driving license; Lunging.

Required Expertise

Dressage; Working with children.

Accommodation

The fulltime job offers a complete and fully furnished studio apartment, at times shared with a second w-student. TV, DVD, video internet connection, etc.

Benefits

The w- Student/ Dressage Rider will be under constant supervision and lessons. He/she will receive a complete equine training and Dressage training with one of the German trainers and/or Christiane, an FEI Trainer and judge.

The Facility

The Dressage Center is a 40 acre full-care equestrian center for about 40-45 horses. Christiane is a judge and FEI rider, the assistant trainers are FEI riders as well.

The Center has a 25 x 55 m lighted, indoor arena with mirrors on the entire short side and rubber footing. An additional 25 x 25 m covered arena. We have two outdoor arenas 50m x 70m and 20m x 60m both with sand footing and large lighted longe pen. Surrounding the property is a two mile galloping trail. Each year we have 3-4 Hannoverian/Oldenburger foals beeing born here.

Each year, the Dressage Center offers a series of three, three star (CDS, USDF and USEF) dressage shows.

For educational purposes the Dressage Center is pleased to present internationally renowned FN trainer Roger Seegert throughout the year.

For the well being and proper development of the horse and the correctness of your seat Jochen Schleese of Schleese Saddlery Service comes three times a year for Saddle Fitting and adjustments to an