Type

Salary

Stipend, riding lessons, free housing, use of facilities.

Work type

Temporary

Work time

Full-time

Live-In

Required

Bring own horse

Training available

Non-Smoker

Job No: 307597
Status: Looking
Posted: 15/06/2018
Expires: in 2 months
Views: 155

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 Spring/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

Requirements

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. Facebook - Oakstone Stables Currently looking for applicants to start December 2018 or March 2019 and Summer 2019

Required Key Skills

Riding
Driving license
Schooling
Lunging
Trim/Pull
People Skills

Required Expertise

Sole Charge
Working with children

Accommodation

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

Job Benefits

-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