Groom/Working Pupil/Apprentice/Horse-Au-PairArizona

Job Description

Amado Equine Hacienda is looking to fill an opening starting September 19th 2012 and October 2012.

Also reviewing applications for 2013.

This vacancy is ideal for someone who wants a close contact with the horses. We need a dedicated, enthusiastic stable lad /lass to take care of our horses, who knows that its a hard job that never ends, and who will not be home sick after 2 weeks.

Duties include stable work, mucking out stalls/corrals; feeding/handling/grooming horses; handling of foals/weanlings. Horses spend a majority of their time outside, so stall duties are very minimal.

For the applicant with riding qualifications, there is the opportunity to ride. Preference given to individuals experienced in backing/starting and dressage/jumper/eventing training. Horses to be exercised/trained. Experienced jumper riders/or dressage riders/or event riders preferred. Preferred experienced: Dressage to 2nd level, Jumping 1m. Must be self-starter.

This is a great opportunity for a student with limited English wishing to improve his/her English language skills.

It is a 6 day week with Mondays off. You will be a valued member of the team. We encourage professional development, so feel free to ask for time off for course/clinic attendance. Initiative is encouraged as is an atmosphere of respect, courtesy and equality.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
• minimum age 18
• have a drivers license and health insurance
• are responsible, independent, and able to work well in a team
• able to commit to 3 months (90 days), 6 months is preferred


We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, reliable, able to work within a team, have a passion for learning and a good sense of humor. Applicants should be able to work to a high standard in the care of horses and be looking to learn and to further their caree

Required Skills

Riding; Driving license; First-Aid; Equine First-Aid; Handling Youngstock; Schooling; Lunging; Bandaging; Plaiting; Clipping; Trim/Pull; Exercising; Competing.

Required Expertise

Dressage; Eventing; Showing; Show Jumping.

Accommodation

Shared housing.

Benefits

• lessons in dressage and jumping
• opportunity to compete depending on riding skills and show season
• opportunity to participate in clinics
• WiFi access

The Facility

Training/lessons specializing in classical dressage.
Custom pasture boarding.
Sales of quality young horses.

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