Job Description

Small riding / training centre / in Northeast Alabama Tennesee Valley seeks trainer/instructor to develop the riding program and an equestrian education program for youth and adult riders consisting of week-end and week-long clinics covering all aspects of horsemanship and horse care. Must be qualified to instruct at advanced levels in several disciplines and to start and re-train horses. Typical daily horse care and barn duties. On-Site housing, room for one or two horses, $800 per month to start.

Contact: Ed Hood : email: rebranger@knology.net or if you have no email then call 001-256-759-5578 www.3hstables.com

The farm is a great place to live. We enjoy a friendly small town community only minutes from 3 lakes. For our city needs Huntsville, Al is only 7 miles away. Chattanooga and Nashville are just over an hour away. 

Our perfect candidate will have an interest in:

· Hosting clinics with well-known horsemanship clinicians (Craig Cameron , Pat Parelli and Richard Shrake) 

· Quality cutting horses, indoor arena, and miles of trails

· Supporting a business plan which includes development of internships and apprenticeships for all riding levels and disciplines

· Established ridership from which to help build the program

· Facilities that include a main barn, a round pen, and an indoor (120 x 220') arena

· A reliable 8 horse string for lessons

· Regular boarding clients with room to grow boarding clientele

· Onsite housing 

Riding Program Responsibilities include:

· Daily care of boarded and ranch owned horses.

· Western/English/Classical riding instruction for students of all ages and levels

· Trail Boss on organized trail rides

· Assisting in the training of ranch and boarded horses 

General Ranch Responsibilities include:

· Maintaining barn area, tack, tack room, and the arenas to a high standard of performance and safety.

· Maintaining fences and pastures where horses are boarded.

· Assisting with the livestock operation as needed.

· Helping to maintain the ranch, as necessity requires.

Qualifications we seek:

· Experienced, competent rider and teacher with a solid foundation in training, horse and rider safety, tacking, grooming, feeding, ground manners, trail riding, arena work, and working with beginning and experienced riders.

· A proven track record in horse care, barn management, training, and instruction a must.

· Dedication to the highest standard of horsemanship and continuous customer focus

· Willing attitude toward the wide variety of tasks required in our operation

· Ranch experience and handiness with tools

· BHS or Equine Sciences degree.

In addition to wages, onsite private residence and space for your own horse is provided. During an initial 90-day trial period, the starting wage is $200/week. Upon successful completion of the trial period, wages will increase to $300/week and bonuses will be paid for horse training as new clients sign on. Profit-sharing possible.

Qualified candidates should provide a video depicting their riding and teaching style along with a detailed work history and references. Background check required.

Please email: rebranger@knology.net if you are interested in the position.

We look forward to hearing from you!

3 H Stables

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