Horse Trainer

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horse Trainer will have a deep understanding of English riding in all paces, and training techniques, as they work to evaluate the capabilities of the program’s horses. They will retrain or cross-train horses based on the initial assessment. The Horse Trainer is responsible for breaking and training newly purchased or donated horses for successful integration into Culver’s Horsemanship Program. They will perform all duties relating to horse grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, and exercising as well as maintaining a safe and clean stable environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• At least four years of horse training experience.
• Experience of riding over ground poles and fences for training.
• Competent at lunging and long reining with the use of training aids.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Comfortable working around horses.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs frequently.
• Physically capable of extensive bending, stooping, and walking.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as weekends and holidays may be 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.
• Retrain or cross-train horses based on the initial assessment.
• Break and train newly purchased or donated horses for successful integration into Culver’s Horsemanship Program.
• Perform all duties relating to horse grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, and exercising.
• Maintain a safe and clean stable environment.

What This Job Offers

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