Impulsion Unlimited is searching for a special dressage working student apprentice who is dedicated to horses and desires to rapidly progress in their quest to learn and practice what it takes to be a dressage professional earning a living through horses.
This position is for an aspiring dressage rider or young rider who wants to learn by doing and benefit by learning from people who have invested 22 years training, learning, competing and selling quality dressage horses.
We are committed to providing an opportunity for a real education with riding skills development by participation in the training of many sales horses. You will advance your riding and horsemanship skills at an accelerated rate, and if you choose, Jeff will teach you the art of consultative selling, the application to marketing dressage horses and the “Business” side of the business.
Stall cleaning and other farm chores are part of this position and WE ALL pitch in. We ride 6 days a week. You will have one day off each week and one weekend off per month. We wish this was a country club but it is a working farm and sales facility.
Qualifications Desired:
* A fun pleasant attitude, maturity, energy, and a great sense of humor.
* A willingness to go above and beyond without being told (a self starter)
* Flexibility
* Someone who pays attention to details, takes initiative, and can make decisions
* Non-smoker
* Ability to make a full-time long term commitment to your training- ideally a year or more
* Professional appearance and manner
Horsemanship skills:
* Minimum, very solid dressage basics, ideally ridden 2nd level or above
* Experience riding a variety of horses
* Experience starting and working with young horses
* Experience with Stallions is a plus
* Must have a Calm and Even Personality – Bad Temper with Horses?- Don’t Bother
* Ability to take instruction, retain learning, and apply it when not supervised
* A passion for learning something from every horse and every ride
* Solid References are a must.
Benefits Include:
The ability to train as far as your abilities and the horses can take you under the guidance of a proven FEI Grand Prix rider and trainer on many horses of various levels (starting youngsters – F.E.I. competitors), living arrangement assistance, opportunities to show, possible board for one horse and a small weekly stipend.
Hallo I´m searching for a working student job like this start at summer 2010.
If the position is alredy free, please send me a email. Nicole.Zerrer@gmx.net
Kind regards
Nicole Zerrer
Mr. & Mrs. Cooper,
My name is Rochelle Osburn, I am 22yo a female and I am inquiring about your working student position you have available. I have been riding horses for 18yrs, in hunters, jumpers, dressage and eventing. I have worked with TBs, QHs, WBs, etc. of all levels of training. I currently have a Hanoverian that I am working at 2nd level dressage. I have also competed novice-prelim eventing. I have lived on a horse farm my entire life and I know what it takes to maintain the barn. I have a very strong work ethic, I enjoy working and being outside 365 days a year. I do not complain, I understand how to take directions and I will do whatever asked. I was recently laid off after 5yrs of working as a mail carrier for the USPS and right now I have been struggling to find another source of income. I think I would be a great addition to your farm because riding and being around horses is my passion! If you have any further questions, please call me at your convenience (434)664-8940
Thank You,
Rochelle
Where are you located? Are you interested in taking a working student that is under 18 years of age?
Thanks,
Teresa
Hello,
My name is Helen Trimeloni and I will be graduating from college this June. I am 21 years old.
I have been involved in dressage and eventing for 10+ years and am currently focusing solely on dressage. I have shown my own horse up to 4th level and have worked at stables part-time throughout school and can braid, groom, clean stalls, drive a trailer, administer first aid, longe, wrap, and handle stallions. I am a hard worker and avid learner and can provide references upon request, along with answering any other questions.
Thank you in advance for any consideration,
Helen Trimeloni
Hello,
My name is Chelsea Akavickas. I am a passionate dressage/event rider looking for a long term Working Student position in order to persue a career in the equine industry.
I have been riding dressage for eleven years, and have trained and shown my arabian mare to second level. I have been lucky enough to school some upper level movements, such as passage, piaffe, and tempis, though the opportunity for such schooling has been limited. I recently purchased a five-year-old RPSI gelding who I hope to show at first level this season. I have jumped up to 3’3, but have always said that I like jumping, but I love dressage. I have ridden in clinics with Brad Hall, Amy Larson, and Anne Gribbons.
I have expirience working with stallions and high risk pregnancy mares. I’ve also worked with foals and yearlings, and helped start young horses and broken out ponies.
I’m a hard-working, dedicated individual who pays special attention to detail. I dont need to be micro-managed, I take the initiative to see that the feed room needs sweeping, a horse is running the fence line after his companion has been taken out and should be brought inside, things such as that. I work well with others, but also have no problem working alone. I’m able to work long hours doing hard, unglamorous labor and have a posotive attitude while doing it. I jump at the chance to learn in and out of the saddle, I’m an enthusiastic learner when it comes to anything involving horses.
I have several references available from my current dressage instructor and the owner of the boarding stable where I currently work as a part time stable hand.
I would love to speak with you and learn a bit more about your program!
Thank you for your time, I look forward to your reply,
Sincerely,
Chelsea Akavickas