If you have looked through the many pages of this site, you have seen there are plenty of opportunities to learn about riding, training, showing, boarding, breeding and sales! There is also a lot that goes on in the background that keeps ECETC running smoothly. ECETC insists on a high standard of care for the horses and clients. The horses must be exercised, fed, groomed, health concerns tended to, stalls cleaned, tack oiled, stable swept, pastures and grounds maintained and horses prepped for shows and sales.
Our students who ride these horses require equestrians who is well-versed in riding, have great teaching skills and willing to assist our students in achieving the best they can be in the equestrian world whether it be in showing or pleasure riding.
Horse shows and events at ECETC grounds require a lot of work, including the
preparation work such as setting up courses, getting mailers and
flyers, as well as participation in the shows or working the shows,
ring stewards, show secretaries, etc. So you can see there is
plenty of opportunity to gain a wealth of experience in the
equestrian business world with ECETC.ECETC employs working students as well as full-time and part-time staff. Positions can include horse handlers, stall cleaners, instructors, camp counselors, and facility maintenance personnel.
Permanent staff and working students work 5 to 6 days a week which may include weekends. It is strongly recommended all applications have their own health insurance. A strong willingness to learn, perform hard work is a must. The following is a plus but not required:
Previous Experience
CPR Certification
First Responder Certification
In order to assure the safety of our young rider, criminal background checks may be required. Housing is occasionally available. ECETC does NOT provide any of the following for employees at this time.
Health Insurance
Working Student Pay
***Please Note: On-site housing is not available at this time.
This program allows the student the opportunity to gain riding experience and equestrian knowledge in exchange for working at the ECETC facilities. It is NOT a paid position and housing is not provided.
All students are expected to do many of the same day-to-day duties as those expected of the permanent staff. This can include but is not limited to exercising, feeding, grooming of horses and ponies, stall cleaning, tack cleaning, pasture and ground maintenance as well as preparing horses for shows and sales.
The program includes learning about equestrian health and care, improving riding skills, and opportunities for competition.
Students need not bring their own horses but may do so.
We are presently accepting applications (which must include references) and conducting interviews for the following:
Barn Help/stall cleaner: Must be self-motivated, reliable and take pride in work.
If you are interested in a position with ECETC, just send an email with resume and references attached to
sharon@eastcoastsporthorses.com
