JOB OPENINGS
Dressage Trainer - Part time (20-25 hours/week)
Job description: Tempel Lipizzans is seeking an experienced FEI trainer, dedicated all-round horse knowledge to join our training team in our year-round training program. This trainer will be motivated, ambitious, and a team player. Job responsibilities include riding and training four to five Lipizzans to their highest level of training. Riding in public and private performances. Assisting in training the airs above the ground. Teaching developing riders. Being a spokesperson and ambassador 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.
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 60 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:
Job description: Tempel Lipizzans is seeking an experienced FEI trainer, dedicated all-round horse knowledge to join our training team in our year-round training program. This trainer will be motivated, ambitious, and a team player. Job responsibilities include riding and training four to five Lipizzans to their highest level of training. Riding in public and private performances. Assisting in training the airs above the ground. Teaching developing riders. Being a spokesperson and ambassador 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.
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 60 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:
- Must have experience training through FEI levels, USDF Gold Medal on self-trained horse or comparable
- Experience riding stallions
- Classical dressage foundation
- Commitment to riding in all summer public events
- Must have experience working on a team, and collaborating on riding and training
- A passion for riding and training horses
- Salary based on experience
- Stalls in Annex stable available for clients
- Housing available on the farm
- Work as a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence
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.
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.
