Poulsen Dressage regularly hires for multiple staff positions at both East Hill Farm (Vermont) and Bespoke Farm (Florida) locations.
The full time paid and working student options are wonderful opportunities for anyone looking for more education in the horse industry. By definition, working student jobs are part of a career exploration, so we periodically have slots open up.
We are proud of our long-term working and peer relationships, and high-performing employees and working students have the opportunity to make good connections within the industry.
Positions
As of spring 2023, two positions are currently open.
1: Full time paid position in Vermont (East Hill Farm, Plainfield, VT)
2: One working student position open for Poulsen Dressage starting in Vermont in May 2023 then travel on to Florida for the next full winter season!
Aside from your riding lessons and training opportunities, you will learn team work, barn management, health care, nutrition, scheduling, hoof care, heard health, pasture management, anatomy and biomechanics, record keeping and so much more!
(Scroll to end for how to apply!)
Some Requirements
1: You must be a great team player and work well with others. You must be able to take constructive criticism with a smile. We will teach you everything you need to know, but you must be able to happily wrap and re wrap that polo bandage with a smile if its not done right the first time!
2: Self motivated and be able to embrace the routine of the day and look about and see what needs doing and do it!
3: Minimum commitment of 6-7 months. More if you like.
4: No Drama in the barn. None. If you’re having a fight with your significant other at home, it stays at home. Our farm has an unbelievable atmosphere and good energy. Everyone and every client who walks on to the property comments on it. It stays that way.
5: Must be physically and mentally able to work hard and play hard!
6: Must be honest and trustworthy and always have the horses the first priority.
Basic structure
1: Work 5-6 days a week
2: Work day is as long as it is. sometimes 7a – 5p and sometimes longer if we are showing or we have a special care horse that needs tending to.
3: You must have full parental support mentally and financially if you are under the age of 26.
4: You must have your own health insurance or covered under your parents policy.
Stipend / perks
1: Small stipend provided. Your stipend is a private treaty between you and I and will increase as your time and knowledge increases.
2: You get 3-4 lessons per week
3: Housing provided.
How to Apply
Send email to Ruth Hogan Poulsen at vibaek@aol.com with:
1: Subject Line: Job Application 2023
2: Email Content: Use this as your “cover letter” and please include your date and location availability (for example June 2023 – Aug 2024, Vermont only or VT/FL), and confirm that you’ve read and understand the requirements, basic structure and stipend information provided. Please mention why you’re interested in this position and what you hope to gain from this position.
3: Attachment/Link: remember to attach or link to a copy of your resume/CV. (Yes, knowing that you have an unrelated degree or held a non-equestrian part-time job for 3 years is useful!)
Learn More
If you haven’t worked with me or visited either of the farms, I recommend that you learn more about the farms as well as about me and some of my past working students!
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