JOB OPENINGS
Assistant Trainer
Job Description: Tempel Lipizzans is seeking a talented rider to join our training team in the role of Rider or Assistant Trainer in our year-round training program. This rider will be motivated, ambitious, a team player and willing to work hard. Job responsibilities include working horses of all ages and levels guided by experienced trainers, advancing working students, riding in public and private performances, actively learning all aspects of classical riding and training and being a spokesperson for the breeding and training program.
Our training program is focused on the progression of the Lipizzans through a classical training system that culminates each year in public exhibitions. The candidate will need to work well in a team environment where all riders work towards a common goal. A background in the approach to classical riding is preferred in our candidates, but not mandatory. A willingness to learn about the classical system is a must. Experience with in-hand work or airs above the ground is not required for this position; Assistant Trainers are paired with our experienced trainers to learn these skills.
During the summer months the Tempel Lipizzans opens its stable doors to the public with exhibitions set to music on the art of classical riding; public performances are 90 minutes long and take place on Tempel Farms where the Lipizzans are born, bred and trained. The off-season months are spent advancing the horses to the next level, educating through behind the scenes tours and participating in clinics and competition when beneficial to the program.
Position Requirements:
Working Student or Rider
Job Description: Tempel Lipizzans is seeking an aspiring rider to join our team in the role of Working Student or Rider in our year-round training program. This student will be motivated, ambitious, a team player and willing to work hard. Job responsibilities include riding horses of all ages and levels, daily lessons from our training staff, grooming and tacking up horses, general horse care and maintenance, riding in public and private performances, and actively learning all aspects of classical riding and training.
Our training program is focused on the progression of the Lipizzans through a classical training system that culminates each year in public exhibitions. The candidate will need to work well in a team environment where all riders work towards a common goal. A willingness to learn about the classical system is a must.
During the summer months the Tempel Lipizzans opens its stable doors to the public with exhibitions set to music on the art of classical riding; public performances are 90 minutes long and take place on Tempel Farms where the Lipizzans are born, bred and trained. The off-season months are spent advancing the horses to the next level, educating through behind the scenes tours and participating in clinics and competition when beneficial to the program.
Position Requirements:
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, three professional references and a video of your riding to info@tempellipizzans.com.
Groom
Job Description: We are currently seeking a full-time groom to join our performance stable. Duties will include grooming and tacking up horses, doing turnout, washing horses, cleaning tack, and general horse care and maintenance. During the summer months our grooms assist with the Public Performances by walking horses, bringing horses to and from the arena and making sure our horses look their best for their exhibitions. One weekend day included in work week.
Position Requirements:
To Apply: Please fill out and email an application form to info@tempellipizzans.com
Job Description: Tempel Lipizzans is seeking a talented rider to join our training team in the role of Rider or Assistant Trainer in our year-round training program. This rider will be motivated, ambitious, a team player and willing to work hard. Job responsibilities include working horses of all ages and levels guided by experienced trainers, advancing working students, riding in public and private performances, actively learning all aspects of classical riding and training and being a spokesperson for the breeding and training program.
Our training program is focused on the progression of the Lipizzans through a classical training system that culminates each year in public exhibitions. The candidate will need to work well in a team environment where all riders work towards a common goal. A background in the approach to classical riding is preferred in our candidates, but not mandatory. A willingness to learn about the classical system is a must. Experience with in-hand work or airs above the ground is not required for this position; Assistant Trainers are paired with our experienced trainers to learn these skills.
During the summer months the Tempel Lipizzans opens its stable doors to the public with exhibitions set to music on the art of classical riding; public performances are 90 minutes long and take place on Tempel Farms where the Lipizzans are born, bred and trained. The off-season months are spent advancing the horses to the next level, educating through behind the scenes tours and participating in clinics and competition when beneficial to the program.
Position Requirements:
- Have competed through 4th level (or comparable international equivalent)
- Have worked previously as a rider/assistant trainer
- Driven by an educational curiosity for riding, training and horsemanship
- Collaborative and cooperative learner
- Trainer certification through the USDF or similar institution
- Have provided dressage lessons or training to a private client base
- Stallion handling experience
- Have received your bronze and silver medals through the USDF
- Have competed at the FEI levels or in the Developing Horse Program
- Regular oversight and lessons by experienced trainers in riding and training
- Opportunities to learn the work in hand and the airs above the ground
- Riding opportunities with world renowned clinicians
- Opportunities to have in-house boarding clients
- Opportunities to compete on Lipizzans (based on merit)
- Housing for rider and horse may be available on the property
Working Student or Rider
Job Description: Tempel Lipizzans is seeking an aspiring rider to join our team in the role of Working Student or Rider in our year-round training program. This student will be motivated, ambitious, a team player and willing to work hard. Job responsibilities include riding horses of all ages and levels, daily lessons from our training staff, grooming and tacking up horses, general horse care and maintenance, riding in public and private performances, and actively learning all aspects of classical riding and training.
Our training program is focused on the progression of the Lipizzans through a classical training system that culminates each year in public exhibitions. The candidate will need to work well in a team environment where all riders work towards a common goal. A willingness to learn about the classical system is a must.
During the summer months the Tempel Lipizzans opens its stable doors to the public with exhibitions set to music on the art of classical riding; public performances are 90 minutes long and take place on Tempel Farms where the Lipizzans are born, bred and trained. The off-season months are spent advancing the horses to the next level, educating through behind the scenes tours and participating in clinics and competition when beneficial to the program.
Position Requirements:
- Have worked previously as a working student or groom
- Driven by an educational curiosity for riding, training and horsemanship
- Collaborative and cooperative learner
- Have competed through 2nd level
- Stallion handling experience
- Have received your bronze medals through the USDF
- Daily oversight and lessons by experienced trainers in riding and training
- Opportunities to learn the work in hand and the airs above the ground
- Riding opportunities with world renowned clinicians
- Opportunities to compete on Lipizzans (based on merit)
- Housing for rider and horse may be available on the property
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, three professional references and a video of your riding to info@tempellipizzans.com.
Groom
Job Description: We are currently seeking a full-time groom to join our performance stable. Duties will include grooming and tacking up horses, doing turnout, washing horses, cleaning tack, and general horse care and maintenance. During the summer months our grooms assist with the Public Performances by walking horses, bringing horses to and from the arena and making sure our horses look their best for their exhibitions. One weekend day included in work week.
Position Requirements:
- Prior experience as a groom requested
- Handling and caring for horses (preferably stallions)
- Tacking up
- General horse care and maintenance knowledge
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be available on Saturdays
- Performance or competition grooming/braiding
- Experience handling stallions
- Benefits after three months
- Heath and dental
- 401k
- Vacation
To Apply: Please fill out and email an application form to info@tempellipizzans.com
