JOB OPENINGS
CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Rider/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:
Rider/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:
- 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/or 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 clients
- Opportunities to compete on Lipizzans (based on merit)
- Housing for rider and horse may be available on the property
