Hunter Rider/Resident Trainer At Private Hunter Show Barn
Sheffield Farms, Middletown, New York, 10941, USA- Type
- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 112990
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 11/27/2021
- Updated
- 11/27/2021
- Expires
- in 2 months
- Views
- 19
This rider/resident trainer position entails riding, training, developing, showing and overseeing the care of approximately 8 show hunter prospects ranging from 4 years of age to 9 years of age.
Responsibilities include riding and training horses at home, showing horses on both the local circuit and the A circuit, shipping to horse shows and vet clinic, and overseeing a small staff.
An integral component of this position includes riding/training hunters and hunter prospects and assuming responsibility for their development under saddle and over fences from the baby greens to the first years and the national derbies. "A" circuit show experience in the hunters IS required.
The position could be a wonderful opportunity for a young professional who is looking to make a name for him/herself, or it could be the ideal opportunity for an experienced professional who is looking to work with a single owner. Some accomplishments of our horses include Zone HOTY awards, ribbons at Devon, ribbons at Capital Challenge, ribbons at Kentucky Incentive Finals, Circuit champion at HITS Saugerties, Circuit champion at Old Salem, Tri-colors at WEF (while on lease) etc.
Competitive salary. Housing and utilities. 8:00AM to 5:00PM hours when at home. Private owners. Pleasant staff. Nice horses. Coaching at home and at shows from a USEF judge.
Please visit our website to see our facilities, our horses and to preview a comprehensive description of the trainer position at: www.sheffieldfarms.com/trainer
To apply for this position, please send a resume, including references and riding video (YouTube videos are preferred) to info@sheffieldfarms.com. Riding video(s) should include some flatwork as well as a course over 3'3" or higher. For more information, please contact us at 845-361-4171 (landline) or via e-mail at info@sheffieldfarms.com. Communications sent via Y&G are not always received. We encourage interested parties to e-mail us directly.
Requirements
Experience riding, training and showing young hunter prospects from baby greens to the first years.
Barn management or equivalent experience.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Drive Horsebox
- Equine First-Aid
- Schooling
- Exercising
- Competing
Required Expertise
- Showing
Accommodation
New 2-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops. Open concept kitchen / living room. Central air conditioning. Hot water baseboard heat. Central alarm system for security. Interior shutters on all windows for privacy / light control. Laundry room with front loading washer and dryer. Approx 1,200 sq. ft. in total living space.
Job Benefits
2-bedroom apartment with paid utilities.
Hours when at home: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, one hour lunch, Tues-Sun. Paid overtime.
3 weeks paid vacation/sick/personal days first year, 4 weeks thereafter.
Workman's Compensation insurance.
Disability insurance.
Opportunity to develop, train and show nice hunters and hunter prospects.
Lessons with various hunter trainers/judges.
Competitive compensation.
- Employer No
- 100421
- Name
- Sheffield Farms
- Website
- http://www.sheffieldfarms.com
- Location
- Middletown, New York, USA
- Facility Type
Private H/J Showbarn situated on 34 acres with 2-bedroom apartment, 8-stall barn, 84'x214' indoor arena, 140'x250' outdoor arena, 8 sacrifice paddocks, a hospital paddock, 15 grass paddocks and bridlepaths.
