Working Student
Kyb Dressage, Lake City, Florida, 32024, USA
- Type
- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Temporary
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 390194
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 12/24/2022
- Updated
- 12/24/2022
- Expires
- in 1 month
- Views
- 589
Immediate opening for an experienced groom/working student, dressage rider, to join our Team in Bell, FL. We are looking for a motivated individual, 18+ years, with good solid horsemanship. Total horse care, 6 days per week, including one lesson per day, freeboard for one horse, and living on the property. Tasks may include blanketing, wrapping, clipping, bathing, tacking and untacking, turn in and turn out, handling horses ( vet, farrier, turnouts, hand walking, etc.) feeding am and pm, cleaning stalls am and pm, cleaning tack and barn between chores and possible equipment operation.
Opportunity for some extra riding depending on skill level.
- Must be legal to work in the U.S.
- ability to lift 50-75 lbs
- must have a vehicle for self transportation
Requirements
Job requirements: The candidate absolutely must be passionate about horses. Must be an organized and dedicated team player who communicates well with others and is self-motivated yet willing to take instruction when required. Candidate must be honest, responsible, trustworthy, hardworking, independent, neat and clean, confident around large horses, and looking to learn.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Driving license
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Exercising
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Dressage
Accommodation
A place to live with one roommate on property. Freeboard for one horse including basic care.
Job Benefits
You have endless opportunities to watch clinics, ride other horses, sit in on lessons, go to shows, and so much more!
- Employer No
- 390193
- Name
- Kyb Dressage
- Location
- Lake City, Florida, USA
- Facility Type
Designed by Equestrian Services in conjunction with Olympians Karen and David O’Connor, the center was built to adhere to the stringent standards of O’Connor Design. The facility is currently leased and under the operation of Yvonne Barteau of KYB Dressage. Services and boarding are available to residents on a priority basis. Some of the facility amenities include:
Main 33-Stall Custom Barn
12×14 stalls Classic equine stall fronts Nelson waterers with timers Pro-Mat stall flooring Rubber paved aisles Lesson tack wing with revolving tack door Climate controlled border tack lockers Arenas
120×220 covered arena with viewing lounge and Pinnacle footing, a premiere dustless product 125×250 outdoor arena with Micro Supreme 150×300 outdoor arena with Micro Supreme Other Structures
60-ft covered round pen Haybarn Manager’s residence Maintenance shed