Horse Trainer

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

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About The Position

The Horse Trainer evaluates horses’ capabilities using a deep understanding of English riding at all paces and horse-training techniques. Based on initial assessments, the trainer retrains or cross-trains horses and breaks and trains newly purchased or donated horses for successful integration into Culver’s Horsemanship Program. The role also includes horse grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, exercising horses, and maintaining a safe and clean stable environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency.
• At least four years of horse-training experience.
• Experience riding over ground poles and fences for training.
• Competence in lunging and long reining with training aids.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Comfort working around horses.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds frequently.
• Physical capability for extensive bending, stooping, and walking.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays when required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Equine Study Program with an emphasis on military riding as it pertains to drills, parades, and ceremonial riding events.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the capabilities of the program’s horses using knowledge of English riding in all paces and training techniques.
• Retrain or cross-train horses based on initial assessments.
• Break and train newly purchased or donated horses for successful integration into Culver’s Horsemanship Program.
• Perform horse grooming, clipping, and trimming.
• Maintain saddlery.
• Exercise horses.
• Maintain a safe and clean stable environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED