We are fortunate to be able to offer a few apprentice positions to a select few.
In our apprentice program, we can provide you with the tools to make a hands-on effort in learning to better assist you to make a lasting career in the horse industry. You will start at the bottom and work up in order to learn ALL aspects of the business. This is a proven and true way to learn the business and gain success.
We, at Cornerstone Equestrian, LLC offer this rare and hands-on opportunity to those willing to pay for the education they get here with the blood, sweat and tears. Your only other cost will be for your food and spending money.
Your real pay is being able to learn from a successful team at a great facility. We have a great time but also get alot done. We teach stable management, breeding, break young horses, teach general horsemanship, and train working cow horses, barrel horses, and versatility ranch horses.
We have numerous clients that we give lessons and we give numerous clinics.
You work 6 days a week and do anything that needs to be done. Mostly your job will be to saddle horses, groom, maybe warm up and cool down horses, help with breeding and working with foals, feeding and cleaning stalls.
You would be given a project horse to start and train under supervision. You would also, on occasion, have the chance to ride one of the trained horses, and at least once a week you would be given a formal lesson.
You learn by being exposed and involved to the everyday decisions that make this team work.
If you are interested in this position: We will need a video of you riding a horse (Less than 15 minutes) and two references. One reference from someone that knows your abilities with horses and one from a person that knows your character and personality. Neither reference can be a relative.
We would also like to know more about you ie: likes, dislikes, hobbies, educational background, accomplishments, family, where you live, goals, future plans, etc.
You must be 18 years old.
Thanks for your interest!
Training Apprenticeships are available year round.
Breeding Management Apprenticeships begin January 1 and are available through June.
Make your applications at least 6 months in advance as many positions are filled quickly.
3 month minimum commitment.