New Canaan Mounted Troop | New Canaan, CT

New Canaan Mounted Troop (NCMT) is seeking a compassionate, experienced PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) to join our therapeutic programs team on a part-time basis.

Our instructors work with children and adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities in a welcoming, supportive barn environment. Programming includes adaptive riding, unmounted equine care, groundwork, and horsemanship activities tailored to each participant’s abilities and goals.

The Ideal Candidate Current PATH Intl. CTRI certification required. Experience working with individuals with disabilities Strong horsemanship and horse-handling skills Warm, patient, dependable, and safety-focused Comfortable adapting lessons to a wide range of abilities Strong communication and teamwork skills Enthusiastic about creating meaningful connections between people and horses

Position Part-time Weekday and/or weekend hours may be available.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Please send a résumé and brief introduction to:

Caroleigh Evarts Therapeutic Program Director New Canaan Mounted Troop supertroopers@newcanaanmountedtroop.org

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Why NCMT? Join an established therapeutic equine program where instructors have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with participants, work alongside a dedicated team, and work with horses to create meaningful experiences for children and adults of all abilities.