Situated on 250 acres this property and horse farm is stunning. Dressage, jumping, cross country, restating OTTBs is our focus. We have 25 horses, 10 boarders, 15 barn horses. Applicants will have opportunities to work in the different areas and focus on interests that fit in with their future goals, weather permitting. No matter what area of the horse industry you are looking to become a part of this experience will make you a valuable employee in the future. Minimum 12 weeks for interns. Minimum 9 months for apprentice.
Start date early December 2018 or March 2019 and Summer 2019
Ground work and daily operational needs:
- Handling and training young horses.
- Restarting OTTBs
- Facility management
- Rotational grazing/grass management
- Building and maintaining cross country course
- Assist with routine medical care, farrier, dental and therapy
- Feed and nutrition
- Assist teaching student lesson program
- Lawn and field care when grass season
- Camps, horse shows, trail rides
Office work and several aspects of owning and operating an equestrain center:
- Research and development (nutrition focus)
- Public relations and communication
- Event and course planning
- Program development
- Record keeping
- Marketing (FB, Instagram)
- Website
Learn:
- How to operate a ToolCat, ATV, UTV and arena dragger
- Drive a horse trailer (driver's license and clean record required)
- Develop your own riding skills on our horses
Interview & references required. FB - Oakstone Stables
This program is fast paced and filled with educational opportunities for the right intern. Proactive, quick thinking fast learner who is energetic, positive and a great team player a must. Our team is small with a top class attitude, reliable and professional. Calm personality important around the riders, some as young as 5yrs old. Attention to detail has to be a priority, completing daily check lists so that nothing is missed.
Must take directions well, have excellent people skills, a caring personality and soft hands with the horses. Shift work required.
Barn chores are a huge part of all barns so it is required. This is not a post for a rider to come and ride our horses and show. Our clients/students show the horses.
Minimum commitment is 12 weeks although negotiable. Must have phone with text/email capability.
Any riding ability is acceptable and assigned duties will be comparable to experience. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, carry up to 50lbs bags, be flexible for shift work.
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Currently looking for applicants to start December 2018 or March 2019 and Summer 2019
- Riding
- Driving license
- Schooling
- Lunging
- Trim/Pull
- People Skills
- Sole Charge
- Working with children
Intern will share furnished cottage with another intern. Washer/dryer and WiFi.
Approx 1.20 hrs from Albany
Approx 2.20 hrs train ride to Manhattan from Albany train station
-Stipend allowance $100/week
-Free housing with WIFI
-Riding lessons
-Opportunity to ride in clinics depending on level
-Use of swimming pool (pool open Summer only)
-Riding of our horses allowed during free time
-Work 5 to 5.5 days/week
Please Note : Open for postion to start December 2018 or March 2019 and Summer 2019