- Type
- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from 01 November 2018
- Job No
- 112990
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 16/10/2018
- Updated
- 16/10/2018
- Expires
- in 2 months
- Views
- 6
This trainer position entails riding, training, developing, showing and overseeing the care of 8-10 show hunter prospects ranging in age 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 some shipping 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 profession 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.
Good salary. Housing and utilities. Reasonable hours when at home. Private owners. Pleasant staff. Nice horses.
Please visit our website to see our facilities, our horses and to preview a comprehensive description of the trainer position at: www.sheffieldfarms.com
To apply for this position, please send a resume, including references and a riding video (YouTube videos are perfect!) to info @ sheffieldfarms.com or visit our website at www.sheffieldfarms.com Riding video should include some flatwork as well as a course over 3'3" or higher.
Requirements
Experience riding and training young hunter prospects.
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. Hours may be somewhat negotiable (different days or fewer hours).
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.
Employer paid lessons with various hunter trainers/judges.
Generous salary.
- 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.
