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    My name is Sinead Murphy. I am 18 years old and living in Co. Kerry. I am currently in kildalton college doing the level 5 horsemanship and equitation course. I have my bhs stage 1 (ride and care) and my ride road safe completed. I have experience in many different yards doing all yard duties and exercising horses. I am looking for a summer job from June - September. I would be happy working as a stable hand or groom with the opportunity to ride.Willing to travel with accommodation.

Trainer's Assistant

Cricket Hill Farm, Ancramdale, New York, USA
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  • Ride/Leading Groom
  • Rider Groom
  • Dressage Rider
  • Stable Lad/Lass
Salary
Competitive.
Work Type
Permanent
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Optional
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
224297
Status
Looking
Posted
5/19/2022
Updated
5/19/2022
Expires
in 2 months
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Our growing business creates an opportunity for a Cheerful, Energetic Trainer's Assistant with Initiative who Really Cares About the Horses and Wants to join our Friendly Hardworking Team.

We provide dressage training, boarding, lessons and showing on our professionally-run, well-maintained farm. 30 horses in lovely rural setting on 200 acres. The successful candidate will be able to stay neat, organized, and cheerful in our fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Candidate should show interest and ability to improve skills and maintain excellent communications.

Trainer's Assistant responsibilities: - ride effectively with good basic Dressage position - lungeing for training, not exercise; long lining a plus - hack out school horses and ponies - follow specific training, rehabilitation protocols - experience instructing beginners and up to level of your riding - observant, meticulous horse care

Horse/Barn care responsibilities: - show quality grooming, tack-up, bathing, clipping - top-notch care of tack & equipment, laundry - assist horse care & barn operations working with others - stalls, feed, water, turnout, paddock/pasture maintenance

Excellent communications with staff and clients a must. Basic computer skills a plus.

6 days a week with scheduled lunch and day off. Will train a long-term oriented applicant. Telephone and on-farm interviews. Covid-19 vaccination required.

Requirements

100% reliability. U.S. citizen or green card.

Required Key Skills
  • Riding
  • Driving license
  • First-Aid
  • Equine First-Aid
  • Schooling
  • Lunging
  • Bandaging
  • Plaiting
  • Clipping
  • Exercising
  • People Skills
Required Expertise
  • Dressage
  • Working with children
Accommodation

Very nice 3-4 room apartment, kitchen, bath possible. Pet allowed only with prior approval.

Job Benefits

Salary according to experience, good long-term career prospects. Instruction and opportunity to advance to Assistant Trainer working with Head Trainer & Silver Medalist. Farm housing available to right candidate.

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Employer No
103324
Name
Cricket Hill Farm
Website
http://www.crickethillfarm.org
Location
Ancramdale, New York, USA
Facility Type
  • Dressage
  • Eventing
  • Riding School
  • Showing
  • Training

Training and Boarding for Dressage, Jumping.

Head Trainer is Dressage Silver Medalist, eventer through Preliminary.

Riding Academy with well-schooled lesson horses.

Indoor and outdoor arenas and covered roundpen all have excellent footing.

Up-to-date, well maintained facilities, heated wash stalls and viewing lounge.

Large turnout space.

Team of 7 nice, professional staff.

30 horses, excellent horse care and rehab.

200 acres with miles of trails, in business 30 years.

Entire farm is non-smoking.

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  • features
  • Recent College Graduate

    I graduated in May 2021 from Stephens College with an Equestrian Studies degree. I’m just bursting with ideas to make your barn the best it can be!

  • George Wickes

    Experienced groom

  • Active

    I work as a vet assistant and vet nurse alBallyhane stud.in Leighlingbridge. Co R93K 095

  • Summer work

    My name is Sinead Murphy. I am 18 years old and living in Co. Kerry. I am currently in kildalton college doing the level 5 horsemanship and equitation course. I have my bhs stage 1 (ride and care) and my ride road safe completed. I have experience in many different yards doing all yard duties and exercising horses. I am looking for a summer job from June - September. I would be happy working as a stable hand or groom with the opportunity to ride.Willing to travel with accommodation.

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