- Pay
- $1,000 to $1,300 week
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 110944
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 27/05/2026
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 80
Special professional opportunity for talented and experienced dressage trainer to develop Young P.R.E. Horses for Sale and Competition. Applicants should be capable of training young horses in accordance with the dressage training scale and "over the back" to Grandprix. Trainer will be in charge of preparing a selection of young horses at Coves Darden and will work with other trainers and staff and in coordination with our sales department. Applicant must be comfortable training and handling stallions, be experienced riding and educating green broke horses and enjoy competing professionally at recognized shows. Experience starting horses is a plus. Trail riding and cross training is encouraged and our facility has the infrastructure to do so. Clinics in benefit of our in-house trainers continued education are arranged to support development of horse and rider as needed. No mucking and No feeding is required unless away at shows.
Work schedule is from Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Trainers are expected to be available on weekends for presentation of horses to clients or participation in competition or clinics. Trainer has the opportunity to take on additional training horses through Coves Darden board agreement. Pay is weekly. The rate is negotiable depending on the capabilities of the Applicant. Direct Deposit is required.
To apply please provide: a resume along with at least 1 quality training or show video at training level or higher
Required Key Skills
Riding Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Starting/Breaking CompetingRequired Expertise
Dressage Showing StudAccommodation
Housing nearby is optional when available. Brick house, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, kitchen, living room w/ fireplace. Semi furnished optional. Some lots have paddock and stall for one to two horses. Fenced properties on approximately one acre lots.
Job Benefits
Top quality facility with large covered arena great footing, trails, outdoor arena, good horses and good equipment to work with. Opportunity and backing to compete through the highest levels and succeed. 10% sales commission when you bring the buyer. Straightforward, professional and productive work environment in a peaceful setting.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 102384
- Website
- http://www.covesdarden.com
- Location
- Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
Coves Darden Farm is a large PRE breeding, training and sales facility located in Aiken county SC. We offer stud service to breeders around the world and produce an average of 20 foals per year which we train, and prepare for sale in Dressage. Our horses have competed successfully at the National level including the dressage finals, at Devon and lamplight both in the young horse and developing Grand Prix as well as in Europe at the international level. We produce horses for competition and enjoyment.