Horse Program Apprentice
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LocationColcord, OK
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentFlint Valley Site
Company size51–200 people
First seenOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Can implement and evaluate lessons for both groups and individuals
Strong safety awareness, able to manage risk and emergency situations
Professional in behavior, language and attitude and hold others to the same
Can safely catch, halter, lead, tie, groom and tack horses
Safely and competently ride a walk, trot/jog, and canter/lope in arenas and open spaces
Basic knowledge in horsemanship theory and riding skills, able to effectively communicate instruction and physical assistance to students
General familiarity with human anatomy, physiology, psychology, balance, coordination, and motion to assist in designing exercises for rider progress
Basic knowledge and understanding of equine anatomy and physiology to assist in feeding, health care, and maintenance of horses
One year apprenticeship requiring living onsite with other seasonal staff
About the role:
This is a one year apprenticeship that requires living onsite with other seasonal staff.
As the Horse Program Apprentice you will see the mission of New Life Ranch carried out through the interaction of our guests and campers with God’s creation. You will assist in providing an engaging environment for our guests and campers to interact and learn from our horses with safety in mind. You will assist in herd management and horsemanship activities such as Horse Camps, trail rides, summer horsemanship, pony rides, and riding classes across both sites. Your work in this position will require heavy manual labor.
The objective of the Horse Program Apprenticeship is to show you all aspects of running a successful horsemanship program, and provide you with knowledge, experience and tools that give you a foundation for further work in the horse and/or camping world.
About you:
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You can implement and evaluate lessons for both groups and individuals.
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You have a strong safety awareness, able to manage risk and emergency situations.
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You are professional in your behavior, language and attitude and will hold others to the same.
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On your own, you can safely catch, halter, lead, tie, groom and tack horses.
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You safely and competently ride a walk, trot/jog, and canter/lope in arenas and open spaces.
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You have a basic knowledge in horsemanship theory and riding skills, are able to effectively communicate instruction and physical assistance to students.
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You have a general familiarity with human anatomy, physiology, psychology, balance, coordination, and motion, that allows you to assist in designing exercises for rider progress.
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You have a basic knowledge and understanding of equine anatomy and physiology, so that you can assist in the feeding, health care, and maintenance of horses.
Read more about what you’ll do.
About the company
About our team!
We are a team of men and women who love Jesus and desire to see His name made known, not our own. We’ll be the first to admit we aren’t perfect. It’s great then that God doesn’t require us to be perfect when He uses us!
Our mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equipping believers for ministry drives everything we do. So, no matter the position, everyone impacts and drives our mission forward. We are a highly relational staff who knows how to take breaks, get to know each other, and have fun while working hard together. Our heart as we pursue our mission is to serve God and those around us well. That means our guests and campers, but it also means each other.
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Mission driven
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Relational
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Development minded
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Flexible
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Fun!
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