- Pay
- $40 to $100 hour
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract; Freelance
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 388686
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 09/07/2026
- Expires
- in 2 months
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EXPANDING LESSON PROGRAM AWAITS EXPERIENCED, DRIVEN, COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUAL!
SINK YOURSELF INTO A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN EARN TOP PAY.
Nod Hill Farm in Avon, CT, an equestrian facility and rescue (home to US Horse Welfare & Rescue) is seeking to add a riding instructor for part-time/full-time teaching hunter/jumper and/or dressage, horsemanship, etc. Facility offers 240 x 120 irrigated outdoor arena and unique indoor with open-feel.
Our facility provides a relaxed, no drama, serene setting that lets students thrive, focus on themselves and become part of our community. Interested parties should reach out to schedule phone or in-person interview.
Possible living accommodations on site for right person. Please provide a resume for further consideration.
Required Key Skills
Riding Equine First-Aid Schooling Lunging Bandaging Teaching Exercising People SkillsAccommodation
Small efficiency apartment or 38 ft 2 bedroom RV may be available for right person.
Job Benefits
Refreshing, serene environment where you can help riders build confidence, develop strong horsemanship skills, and feel supported in our 240 x 120 irrigated outdoor arena or our unique open-feel indoor arena
This is a great opportunity for an instructor who wants to be part of a professional, welcoming , drama-free barn culture while continuing to grow in the equestrian industry.
We Offer
Certification Support Financial assistance /reimbursement may be available for approved riding, horsemanship, safety, or instructor certifications.
Bonus Structure available for eligible team members
Flexible Schedule Full-time, part-time, evening, weekend, and seasonal scheduling options may be available.
Professional Growth May include clinics, continued education, hands-on training, and development within the lesson program.
Supportive Barn Environment Join a team that values safety, professionalism, horse welfare, rider progress, and a positive atmosphere.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 386473
- Website
- https://ushorsewelfare.org
Equestrian Employer Details
We are a small equestrian facility and nonprofit horse rescue located on our 20-acre private homestead. Currently, 15 horses call this home. We work to continue training all horses and keep them moving and in shape, and give them jobs they love, knowing that the healthy horse stands a better chance of a safe future. Many of our equines provide lessons for beginners to advanced intermediates. Most of our chores get done with the help of amazing volunteers but we are in need of an experiences horse person to take on barn management, volunteer management, lesson programs, equine-assisted learning programs, fundraising, event planning and property maintenance.