 A limited
number of working students are accepted into our program each year. It is a serious
commitment and responsibility to be accepted as a working student. We look for lesson
students who are interested in fine tuning and expanding on their riding, training, and
horsemanship skills. The working students gain valuable insight and hands-on skills, and
work alongside and learn from a staff of proven equine professionals. To be eligible for the working student program, applicants must be
a minimum of 14 years old, holding appropriate grades in school, be enrolled in the High
Knoll lesson program, and have reliable transportation to and from the barn on their shift
and lesson days.
This is an educational program only, and Working students
volunteer only in exchange for valuable experience in the equine industry on and off the
horse. Many working students are working for references to obtain a job in the equine
industry or other fields in the future, for additional riding and horsemanship
instruction outside of regular weekly lessons, and to learn all aspects of horse
management.
 Working
Students also learn important skills that can assist them in all aspects of life: working
with a team, working independently, responsibility, goal setting, time management, work
ethics, focus on an objective, problem solving, patience, leadership, and self confidence.
Working students regularly receive additional mounted
instruction, as well as lessons in horsemanship and management during their shifts. If WS
are showing commitment and attention to detail, going above and beyond, they may be
rewarded with additional benefits as available.
HKEC Management and various equine professionals
associated with the operation of HKEC are happy to provide references for working students
who have demonstrated their proficiency in our program successfully.
If the working student position is not what you are
looking for but you would still like to participate, please consider volunteering for the
High Knoll Therapeutic Program or the Equine Care and Development Fund 501 (c). Therapy Page |
