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Type

Salary

Depends on Experience

Work Type

Temporary; Permanent

Work Time

Full-time; Part-time

Live-In

Live-In Required

Bring Own Horse

Training Available

Non-Smoker

Job No: 244169
Status: Looking
Posted: 12/16/2020
Updated: 12/16/2020
Expires: in 1 month
Views: 1,218

Interested in living and working at a premier dressage and eventing barn in Frederick County, Maryland?

We are currently seeking a dedicated, live-in working student with the desire to grow into an assistant trainer role. The position is designed to teach the fundamentals of horse care and training through hands-on work experience. It is essential that the student have a strong work-ethic, good time management skills, and a keen interest in learning. To be clear, we are not looking for an established trainer—we are looking for a motivated working student with the ambition to one day will share in all aspects of management, training, and teaching.

We maintain a 6-day work week with consistent barn hours. Days consist of barn work and routine horse management with the opportunity for a lesson in the afternoon. Board for one horse, trailering to shows, and other fun learning opportunities are available.

Interested candidates must have considerable practical experience with horses and should have prior experience working in a barn setting. The ideal candidate will have a Pony Club or similar background, and will have show experience in beginner novice/novice eventing and/or training/1st level dressage. The candidate should have experience in owning their own horse and in working with children. Candidates that do not meet all of the above criteria are still encouraged to apply, as enthusiasm and a desire to learn are our top priorities.

Unfortunately we cannot sponsor work visas, so US applicants only.

Requirements

Having a team attitude is a must. Although we have a large property, we are a family-owned farm and have a close-knit team environment.

Required Key Skills

Riding
First-Aid
Handling Youngstock
Schooling
Lunging
Exercising
People Skills

Required Expertise

Dressage
Eventing

Accommodation

Shared housing on property.

Job Benefits

Stall board and lessons for one horse. Living quarters on-farm available. Possibility of traveling to competitions, cross-country schooling and clinics as well.

Employer No

102745

Name

Playland Equestrian Center

Website

http://www.playlandequestriancenter.com

Location

Keymar, Maryland, USA

Facility Type

A full-service boarding and training facility for the event and dressage rider offering a wide array of equine services in Frederick County, Maryland. Set on over 160 acres, our mission is to help equine enthusiasts reach and exceed their goals by providing them with a wide array of equine related services including horseback riding lessons and training with dressage and event rider Glenda Player, clinics with world renowned upper-level trainers, as well as the occasional schooling show at the farm. Our unwavering commitment to our horses is equaled by our commitment to our clients.

Amenities include: large indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, covered round pen, miles of trails, cross-country schooling course, heated barn with 22 stalls, acres of turnout, and so much more!