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Jodie Kelly Dressage offers a unique and extensive learning experience for the right individual seeking to become a future professional in the horse industry. We offer a relaxed, fun but
goal-oriented atmosphere in which the student can develop all aspects of his/her equestrian knowledge.
This position is ideal for an aspiring dressage rider or young rider who wants to learn by doing and benefit by learning from people who have invested over 20 years training, learning, competing and
selling quality dressage horses.
We are very committed to providing an opportunity for the real education of young, ambitious equestrians in a competitive dressage program. We can offer shared housing, the opportunity to
advance your riding and horsemanship skills at an accelerated rate and "hands on" experience with quality horses and top professionals. Students will have opportunities for showing
ranging from small schooling shows to large CDI competitions.
The student shares in the basic daily care of all horses and upkeep of the facility. The care of the horses is most important to us. This means routines are created that best
serve the horses, not the people. We ride 6 days a week. You will have one and one-half days off each week. Having fun is not out of the question, but it is a working
training and sales facility.
You will be given the opportunity for lessons with Jodie up to five times per week, with the potential for additional riding time hacking or warming up other horses. If room permits, we
welcome students to bring their own horse for their training process. A minimum commitment of eight months to one year is preferred.
Qualifications Desired:
- A fun pleasant attitude, maturity, energy, and a great sense of humor
- A self starter with a willingness to go above and beyond without being told
- 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
- 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:
- 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 from starting youngsters thru FEI competitors
- Shared housing
- Opportunities to show
- Possible board for one horse and a small weekly stipend
If you are interested in our working student opportunity please fill out the form below.
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