Salary, Housing, Full Training Board - Apprentice At Top Dressage Barn

Sprieser Sporthorse, Marshall Virginia, seeks an apprentice for our top-notch dressage operation. Join our high-energy and fun team in caring for 20 horses and their owners, with opportunities to travel to shows and clinics and learn from the best! This is a paid position with housing provided in beautiful apartments right on the farm. Enjoy working with Lauren, Grand Prix dressage trainer and international competitor, working with lovely horses across all levels and types! Our farm is located in scenic northern Virginia in the heart of hunt country, and in Wellington, Florida during the winter competition season. Absolutely stunning place to work, network and learn more about dressage and the sporthorse.

Apprentices ride, groom, tack, go to shows and clinics, and do other farm chores in a fun, friendly and positive environment. Our apprentices go on to stellar careers both in and out of the horse industry, and many have had the opportunity to compete and earn their USDF medals on client-owned horses.

Special consideration for riders with dressage competition experience, and/or young horse experience. All applicants must have solid flatwork riding skills - a clear and direct approach in driving a horse from leg and seat to hand, and an ability to ride athletic young horses through garden-variety nonsense. If you don't know how to ride a horse on the bit, this isn't the gig for you.

This is also a position with room for growth - almost all of our assistant trainers began as working student interns.

Housing is provided. No pets. Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. No summer-only candidates; must be interested at least a year-long commitment. Resume and references required when applying.

Please email with questions or for additional information.

Beautiful apartment; each working student intern has their own room with plenty of storage. New amenties including washer and dryer in apartment, kitchen applicances as well as Direct TV and WIFI. Parking for your car, weekly trash removal and semi-annual cleaning all provided. Housing is included as part of your position. NO PETS.

Working in a top-notch facility with all the amenities for horse and rider. Very knowledgable staff who are happy and eager to teach and help further your education. The opportunity to work with top quality horses and learn how these horses develop through the levels. Travel to shows, clinics and events. Travel to Wellington every winter! Lessons with Lauren and her assistant trainers, with a stall for the right person. Gorgeous housing included.

Eligibility for retirement and health benefits after one year.