Experienced Trainer Intern At Rehab August Through November 2026

Due to the amount of people who responded that weren't able to meet the requirements we ask that you PLEASE read the ad thoroughly before applying.. If not confident in haltering, leading, being around and working horses apply for the Working Student to learn. We need assistance in getting horses ready for homes unless deemed to go to Sanctuary. Candidate must be weight appropriate for riding.

Someone with CURRENT EXPERIENCE---able to start ground training and saddle prep training. Teaching haltering, leading, picking up feet for farrier, grooming, bathing, lunging, getting used to tack, desensitizing, trailer loading and more. Someone to build on their knowledge or to start a career working with horses. Someone able to take constructive critiquing of skills to learn and grow. Barefoot Saddles & Long Lines/driving experience is a plus! Must be fluent English

Someone for at least 3-6 months to get into working routine. We maintain a 6-day work week with consistent barn hours. No abuse is tolerated, no abusive tack or spurs.

This is a LIVE-IN position. No pets or horses as we currently have dogs on property/in house and cats at the barn/house. Please have your profile filled out- be able to provide photos and/or videos working or riding horses. Must provide a "basic" resume' with references, be upfront and honest about your abilities

Someone with initiative and organized, people skills, not afraid of physical work. Someone who can work independently-- no hand holding. No princesses or entitled attitudes - We don't do drama. Someone 21 or older , single.

MUST be early riser. *** IF YOU ARE A NIGHT OWL OR CANT BE IN ROUTINE TO GET UP AT 545-6AM THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. We need people who can get OUT of bed and be functional at barn by 0630. NOT jumping out of bed at 6:25 and rushing to the barn. This creates a safety issue if you are not awake around horses. Sat/Sun up 645-7am, barn 730. Evening feed is at 5 or 6pm

Someone with current knowledge of feeding, lounging, starting ground work, desensitizing, exercise riding, training and handling horses. Someone willing to work with young horses, inexperienced horses. Must know how to clean tack and tack horses. Must use leg wraps/polos/boots when exercising horses. If you can teach driving/long lines that is a huge plus. Proper Barn attire a MUST. Be it English or Western. No revealing clothes inside or outside of house (low cut, cleavage hanging out), bare midriffs or shirts open on sides even if you have a sports bra on, see through tops or inappropriate holes. Ladies, please remember to wear jeans, breeches or shorts that will not expose your undergarments when bending over or show through material. (No thongs hanging out the back) Shorts should be at least mid-thigh and down–5” minimum length. (No daisy dukes ladies please) This is to include going out on outings with Staff or regular volunteers from here. You are representing Horse Feathers and also edifying the elderly/seniors who come here. This is not a beach, hostel or otherwise where you need to dress less. No alcohol/drugs allowed on property and please do not come back under the influence, you will be asked to leave. This is a Sober Living Facility.

Dorm type room in house for females, full bath in hall--bathroom supplies, laundry supplies, meals, snacks, etc. Free Room/Board/Meals Free wi-fi. 5 miles from town, shopping.

Will pick up from airport. Can assist with transport to town. Must clean own dishes, cooking area. Will be on rotating bathroom cleaning schedule. You are required to vacuum/hoover your room and clean weekly.

Benefit from helping horses have a second chance at life as well as helping others learn. Opportunity to work with various breeds, temperaments, levels of training and more. A way to challenge yourself to build on skills you want to develop. Can take riding lessons on Dressage horse to improve riding or stay current from Gran Prix level instructor when available.