Assistant Trainer

Mathison Reining Horses • Tioga, TX

379d • $39,000 - $60,320 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Trainer at Mathison Reining Horses LLC is responsible for training and caring for reining horses, assisting with various equine management tasks, and supporting clients in horse selection and training methods. This role requires hands-on experience with horse training and maintenance, as well as the ability to manage other staff and maintain farm equipment.

Requirements

• Must have 2 years of experience as a Trainer, Assistant Trainer, or related position.
• Experience in developing marketing and communication strategies for clients in the selection, pre-purchase, and acquisition of reining horses.
• Experience with automatic, manual, 3-point implements, welding, and hydraulic equipment for the maintenance and restoration of farm assets.
• Experience with logistical and record-keeping systems for the purchase, categorization, and renewal of shavings, feed, fuel, and other daily needs.
• Develop reining horse training methods including spins, stops, and lead change maneuvers.

Responsibilities

• Starting colts and preparing them for their first rides, including sacking out, groundwork, saddling, and lunging.
• Assisting with riding, saddling, bathing, and general horse care of all training and client horses.
• Showing and maintaining show horses for all ages.
• Maintenance of farm equipment, tack, arenas, and vehicles for daily use.
• Assisting with vet care and emergencies, including giving medication, restraint, bandaging, and pain evaluation while working with the barn's veterinarian.
• Driving horse trailers, grain carts, and shaving trailers when needed.
• Helping non-professional riders during riding lessons.
• Managing other employees including oversight of feed and commodity orders, stall and barn maintenance and cleaning, saddling, show preparation, and billing.
• May supervise the work of cleaning staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees