The Alaska Horse Ranch currently has open employment options for the following positions:
Riding Instructor–
The main duties of a horse riding instructor involve helping students learn and master specialized riding skills, with an emphasis on assisting students in developing proper technique and form. Instructors also help promote safety for horse and rider.
Horse Trainer–
Horse trainers work with horses to prepare them for rider, trail work and/or horse shows. They help horses adapt to wearing saddles and bridles, teach vital riding commands and work with the animals to correct behavioral issues related to abuse or other trauma. Horse trainers are required to have expert riding skills and a thorough knowledge of horse management.
Horse Groom–
A Horse groom is responsible for cleaning, bathing, brushing, braiding, tacking, untacking & cooling horses after a ride. In addition to these duties they are also responsible for catching horses in pasture and bringing them down for lessons, farrier visits and photos. A horse groom must have experience maneuvering around horses in various ways and locations, including horse shows.
Ranch Hand–
A ranch hand is a person who takes care of livestock animals at the ranch. Ranch hands are responsible for keeping horses and other ranch animals healthy, feeding them, and making sure they have water. The primary duty is to assist in the day-to-day operations of the ranch. They should have experience handling horses and/or animal husbandry. They should also be adaptable, enthusiastic, and know ranch equipment and maintenance.
