01/26/2025
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Are you passionate about working with horses in a fun, collaborative environment? Wonderland Farm is looking for Two Beginner/intermediate Equestrian Riding Instructors to help support our dynamic growing hunter/jumper equestrian program.
About the Role:
As an Equestrian Riding Instructor at Wonderland farm, you’ll play a vital role in the ex*****on of our equestrian lesson program, providing lesson instruction to clients. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong equestrian experience in the hunter/jumper discipline, teaching skills, and creativity, along with a willingness to adapt and grow.
In addition to supporting our lesson program, you’ll support camp programs, and our yearly schooling show series.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess & Match Riders: Use your knowledge of horses’ temperaments and strengths to match each rider with the right horse and activity to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Lesson Instruction: Offer lesson instruction to a broad range of clients in the hunter jumper discipline. Have the foresight to create lesson programs that keep the program educational, fun, and tailored to the individual clients. Clients range from beginner to intermediate riders.
Lead Trail Rides: Learn and explore on site trails in preparation for leading safe and enjoyable trail rides with students.
Camp Community: Engage campers across all aspects of camp, offering fun and memorable experiences beyond just equestrian activities.
About You:
Equestrian Expertise: You have a solid understanding of horses and their care, and you can assess riders’ skill levels to ensure a high level of safety.
Creativity & Flexibility: You’re open to new ideas and approaches, finding innovative ways to integrate horses into the broader camp experience.
Safety First: You’re always aware of potential risks and manage them effectively, while still providing an exciting and engaging program for clients.
Teaching & Mentorship: You love working with children and have a passion for teaching in a safe, intentional, and fun manner.
Minimum Requirements:
Previous lesson instruction experience required, with a minimum of three years of three years experience. Preferred lesson instruction experience in the hunter/jumper discipline.
Ability to manage your lesson clients, and effectively schedule weekly lessons.
Available for: Camp dates, horse show series dates.
3-4 years of riding experience in English arena work; comfortable in walk/trot/canter flatwork and some jumping; looking to advance beyond your foundational riding skills.
Ability to help with basic farm duties: Turnout, feed, stall cleaning on an as need basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
A passion for horses and a strong background in equestrian skills.
Experience in the hunter/jumper discipline.
Previous barn management experience.
What We Offer:
· A beautiful 106+ acre facility with an already established lesson program.
· Competitive pay and the ability to advance in the equine industry.
If you feel you would be a great fit for this position, please email a resume and a brief synopsis of why you would be suited for this role to [email protected]. Applicants who fit the requirements for this role will need to provide a MINIMUM of two professional references. Due to the busy nature of running a full service farm, applicants will only be reviewed via email at this time.
