Pay
upto $350 month
Work Type
Temporary
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Required
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
327460
Status
Looking
Updated
08/07/2026
Expires
in one month
Views
1,463

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. Stipend that goes to those with real experience. Will discuss before coming.

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

Requirements

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.

Required Key Skills
Riding Handling Youngstock Lunging Sole Charge Exercising Starting/Breaking Natural Horsemanship People Skills Long Reining
Required Expertise
Dressage Flatwork Hacking
Accommodation

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.

Job Benefits

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.

Positive jobseeker feedback
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    **UPDATED** SEPT, 2018: This is a great place for anyone who is serious about helping horses and people to get a second chance at life. You are provided a nice place to stay on site and are treated more like a family member than staff. As the barn manager or trainee you will get the chance to work with a lot of horses which need bringing up and training without the pressure or extreme conditions found when working at a show stables. The work is easy, fun and flexible. Lots of Rescue horses come and go and just need a dedicated person willing to work hard, manage the stables and spend the extra time giving them love and attention. The horses are all quiet and friendly and the people and staff are just as kind. You wont find a better place than Horse Feathers to work if you are looking for great company, a wonderful learning experience and a place to call home. I first came to Horse Feathers in 2012 and have since returned in 2018 to give clinics here. I am now an FEI II Coach and have noticed huge upgrades in the facility. There is a decent sized riding arena, round pen and stables and even a heated / air conditioned classroom! You bring to the table whatever ideas and skills you want, this is the place to test yourself as a leader and put your horse knowledge to good use! I would recommend this place highly as its a very rewarding experience to have your passion result in the rehoming of adoptable horses that get a second chance at life!

    - Jobseeker 30/06/2012
Employer No
107417
Website
http://www.horsefeathersequinecenter.org
Dressage Riding School Other Training Conditioning/Handling Western
Equestrian Employer Details

Horse Feathers is an equine rehabilitation center. We are a 501c3 non profit. We are looking for someone to help here at the facility with intakes of horses who need help in rehab, training. Perfect position for someone willing to give horses a second chance and try them out for various jobs Eng/Wes/Dressage

This is a position that would be a wonderful learning opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue their own career in the equestrian industry. Opportunity for riding lessons to develop clientele and training horses to be adopted. Room/Board/Meals here in main house. Opportunity to attend clinics when held here.

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