04/28/2026
ISO Equestrian Intern!
The Scattered Acres facility is in the geographic heart of eventing, dressage & hunter jumper country. Our paid Internship is an experiential learning program focused on riding instruction and comprehensive professional development in the equine industry.
We prefer our applicants have 1 -2 years of riding and horse care experience and commit to a 6 month to 1 year internship.
Our curriculum and focus are calibrated individually depending on experience and goals. All interns are instructed in the fundamentals of equine care, barn management, riding instruction, horse training, competition grooming and equestrian business management.
Interns will receive intensive daily riding lessons from the founder and owner of Scattered Acres, Autumn Rae, or one of our other professional instructors depending on riding ability and goals. Autumn focuses on elevating our interns to be competent and competitive equestrians in dressage, stadium and cross country jumping.
The Scattered Acres Internship Includes:
⭐️Housing & Utilities.
⭐️5-day work week.
⭐️5 riding lessons/wk.
⭐️Stipend.
⭐️Board for 1 Horse.
⭐️ Opportunities to attend & possibly compete in local USEA, USDF, USHJA competitions.
⭐️ Potential to assist in riding & training of sale horses.
Additional educational activities will include reading assignments and various clinics.
There is no shortage of opportunities to advance at Scattered Acres. Inters will take part in the responsibilities of operating a busy riding stable and contribute to the efforts of our professional team. All interns benefit tremendously from this practical experience and leave prepared for many possibilities in the equine industry.
Please see our website for more information or email us at [email protected] to join our team!
Location: Catlett, VA.
www.scatteredacres.net
