10/21/2026
🐴 WORKING STUDENT OPPORTUNITY — DC HORSEMANSHIP & TRAINING
📍 Reardan, WA | Part-Time | Afternoon Hours and flexible schedule
Are you an experienced horse person looking for an opportunity to further your horsemanship, gain hands-on experience, and develop a stronger partnership with a horse of your own?
DC Horsemanship & Training is looking for a reliable, dedicated, and experienced working student to join us for afternoon barn hours!
🐎 WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✨ A lease on a horse
✨ Consistent riding lessons
✨ Hands-on instruction and guidance during everyday horse handling and riding
✨ The opportunity to learn, develop your skills, and gain practical experience in a training environment
My goal is to help you grow as a horseperson. Although regular lessons will be part of the arrangement, learning doesn’t stop when a lesson ends. I’ll offer guidance, pointers, and feedback during your daily work and riding as needed. You’ll have the opportunity to learn independently while having support and instruction available when appropriate.
🧹 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Cleaning stalls and maintaining a clean, organized barn
• Filling and maintaining water buckets and troughs
• Preparing and feeding horses according to their individual feeding requirements
• Grooming, saddling, bathing, and general horse care
• Exercising horses as assigned
• Monitoring horses for changes in behavior, appetite, attitude, or overall condition
• Recognizing signs of injury, lameness, colic, and other potential health concerns and communicating them promptly
• Following established care routines and handling procedures
• Helping maintain a safe environment for both horses and people
🐴 WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR:
This position is for someone who already has a solid foundation in horse care and handling. This is not a beginner position, and I need someone who understands that proper horsemanship involves much more than riding.
Applicants must:
✔️ Have prior, hands-on horse experience
✔️ Know how to safely handle, groom, saddle, and bathe horses independently
✔️ Understand basic equine behavior and safe handling practices
✔️ Be able to recognize signs of injury, lameness, colic, and other abnormal behavior or changes in condition
✔️ Be observant, attentive to detail, and proactive about communicating concerns
✔️ Be dependable, punctual, and consistent with their scheduled hours
✔️ Follow instructions and respect each horse’s individual needs
✔️ Be willing to work, learn, take feedback, and be an active part of the barn
A NOTE ABOUT EXPECTATIONS:
The horses’ safety and well-being always come first. I’m looking for someone who takes their responsibilities seriously, pays attention to the details, and understands the importance of consistency in horse care.
I don’t expect to have to stand over your shoulder every minute, but I do expect you to work responsibly, follow instructions, recognize when something isn’t right, and ask questions when needed. I want someone who can work independently while being receptive to guidance and continued education.
📩 INTERESTED?
Please send me a message introducing yourself, including:
• Your horse experience and riding background
• Your availability for afternoon hours
• What you’re hoping to gain from a working-student opportunity
• Any additional experience you have with horse care, riding, or training
References and a conversation about experience and expectations may be requested.
I’m looking for the right fit for both the horses and the person joining us. If you’re dependable, experienced, eager to learn, and passionate about doing right by horses, I’d love to hear from you!
— DC Horsemanship & Training 🐴
