Avaiable Positions
PAID POSITIONS
Looking for a Sunday am stable hand! more info to come!
Sunday AM Stable Hand
Prefer a self starter. This job is about roughly 2 hours of work, Prefer have experience working with horses, mucking stalls, operating farm equipment, be aware of signs of colic, lameness and injury. Must also be able to lift 50+ lbs, be reliable and have transportation. *Full and continuous Training is provided. Potential for extra shifts! Duties include but not limited to:
- Must be able to carry/lift 50-70 pounds - Must be able to work in all kinds of weather - Have reliable transportation - Prior horse or ranching experience a plus, but not required for the right person. We are willing to teach. Other requirements: - Must have positive, "can-do" attitude - this is a happy environment and we want to keep it that way - Problem solving capabilities - Reliable and dependable - Must show up every day for work on time - Must be able to follow directions and perform all duties in the time specified. Email your resume to [email protected] |
Intern, Volunteer, and Working Student Positions
Some responsibilities may include: caring for the Horses, working with horses in training, assisting with breeding and foaling, daily barn chores, exercising horses daily that range from green broke to seasoned horses who have competed through Novice.
Working students have the opportunity to take lessons from event, hunter/jumper, and dressage riders on a regular basis, as well as compete in local and recognized shows throughout the area.
We are looking for responsible, independent, and self-motivated people. This is the perfect opportunity for dedicated riders who do not have the finances to back them, or who want to learn more about operating a large, diverse horse farm. There is a possibility to bring your own horse. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Working students ensure that our lesson program runs efficiently with satisfied and happy students. Most of the time, they are the 1st person our students see when coming into the barn. Our working students always greet everyone with a smile and warm welcome. They will help newer students find their horse and assist in bridling. If needed, they will help walk students to and from the ring and help adjust stirrups and tighten girths. Other specific duties will vary, depending on experience, age, and the needs of the barn during their shifts. Examples are sweeping the barn aisles, filling water buckets, cleaning stalls, loading and distributing hay, feeding, grooming and tacking horses for lessons, leading horses in lessons, picking up and cleaning the barn and surrounding areas, and cleaning tack. Some of our working students may also help with minor medical treatments, assist an instructor in the ring, and school newer horses. We also have several events throughout the year that require additional help. For those that can't work a consistent schedule, the events are a great way to still earn credit.
Requirements:
Students interested in joining the Working Student Program must be 12 years of age or older and have gone through an evaluation. You must be comfortable bridling almost all the horses in the barn. Training is "on the job" or through group training sessions organized by the working student coordinator. We also welcome adults to the program. Many of our adult students enjoy spending more time around the horses and in the barns helping.
Outline:
Your working student account will be credited with either an hourly starting at $12 or a salary fee; Each year you are eligible for an increase upon review (PT $180 week) (FT $480week)
Working students have the opportunity to take lessons from event, hunter/jumper, and dressage riders on a regular basis, as well as compete in local and recognized shows throughout the area.
We are looking for responsible, independent, and self-motivated people. This is the perfect opportunity for dedicated riders who do not have the finances to back them, or who want to learn more about operating a large, diverse horse farm. There is a possibility to bring your own horse. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Working students ensure that our lesson program runs efficiently with satisfied and happy students. Most of the time, they are the 1st person our students see when coming into the barn. Our working students always greet everyone with a smile and warm welcome. They will help newer students find their horse and assist in bridling. If needed, they will help walk students to and from the ring and help adjust stirrups and tighten girths. Other specific duties will vary, depending on experience, age, and the needs of the barn during their shifts. Examples are sweeping the barn aisles, filling water buckets, cleaning stalls, loading and distributing hay, feeding, grooming and tacking horses for lessons, leading horses in lessons, picking up and cleaning the barn and surrounding areas, and cleaning tack. Some of our working students may also help with minor medical treatments, assist an instructor in the ring, and school newer horses. We also have several events throughout the year that require additional help. For those that can't work a consistent schedule, the events are a great way to still earn credit.
Requirements:
Students interested in joining the Working Student Program must be 12 years of age or older and have gone through an evaluation. You must be comfortable bridling almost all the horses in the barn. Training is "on the job" or through group training sessions organized by the working student coordinator. We also welcome adults to the program. Many of our adult students enjoy spending more time around the horses and in the barns helping.
- Dependable Transportation
- Excellent work Ethic
- Work independently
- Self-starter
- Has a problem solving attitude
- Stall Board
- Field Board
- Leasing (See Chart)
- Group Lesson
- Private lesson
- Hauling $ask
- Clipping $see list
- See regular price list for more
Outline:
Your working student account will be credited with either an hourly starting at $12 or a salary fee; Each year you are eligible for an increase upon review (PT $180 week) (FT $480week)
- At the end of the month we will add up your hours and that will credit the next months bill.
- THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION
- Out of your account we will debited for services agreed upon.
- Example $1120-450=670-lessons 320=350-hauling for shows etc….
- FARRIER NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM (leasing)
- VET NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM (leasing)
- CHIRO NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM (leasing)
- SHOW ENTRY FEES NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM
- SOME TACK SALES AVAILABLE (DKF owned tack)
- Single Haul trips not included
- supplements not included
FULL TIME
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PART TIME
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Working Student Positions
Instructor Assistant
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GROOM
. We are looking for a special full time worker or 2-3 part time workers. This is Manual Labor, real hard work. The only weather that stops us is when we can’t safely drive.
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Stable Hand
We are looking for a special full time worker or 2-3 part time workers. This is Manual Labor, real hard work. The only weather that stops us is when we can’t safely drive. |
Show Groom
We are looking for a special full time worker or 2-3 part time workers. This is Manual Labor, real hard work. The only weather that stops us is when we can’t safely drive.
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Matinence
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- References
- drivers license (Current and Valid)
Contact Dogwood Knoll Farm at [email protected] 434-566-4909