Classical Dressage Intern/Working Student

Classical dressage intern program now open for students starting April 1st! Packages of stays for 3 months or 6 months available, though longer term is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the art of classical dressage, including the work in-hand and Rossfechten from a Certified Classical Dressage Instructor. We also work with working equitation and mounted archery and intend to expand this part of the program. Students take care of stable chores, including cleaning, feeding, grooming, and assisting with events. We do have some other animals, so some assistance may be requested for their care (very minimal part of the day). Students receive six lessons per week in exchange for six days of work. Additional theory lessons also available. Lessons may be focused on work in-hand, on the longe, seat lessons on the longe, or regular under saddle.

Applicants must be eager to learn, organized, and responsible. They must be experienced in grooming and be comfortable riding at walk/trot/canter, preferred 1st level dressage experience. There will be opportunities to compete with coaching and participate in clinics as we host them. For long-term students, there are seasonal opportunities to learn about breeding and other aspects of running a barn. If the student shows enough proficiency and wants to participate, they will exhibit horses at demos and exhibitions. $400/month stipend or board for one horse and living quarters provided. Minimum age 18. Part or full-time opportunities available for those who live close by and who don't want to live on-site. Preference given to those who wish to stay longer and become assistant trainers, so if you are interested in joining us indefinitely to eventually become an assistant trainer, we'd be happy to discuss what this would entail. Find out more about us at tempusrenatus.org

No pets except low-mess exotics because we have an insane menagerie already; couples only if both are interested in participating in the program; No smoking/drugs/underage drinking; international applicants only considered if they are already approved to work/live in the US

Camper onsite; barn apartment may come available in the near future

Free auditing at clinics; Living quarters available; Daily lessons; Training experience when assisting with horses; Lessons on FEI schoolmasters