As part of our program our students are exposed to a comprehensive course in horse health that includes collecting vital statistics, proper nutrition, worming and vaccination schedules, breeding and foaling protocols and emergency response. We teach in depth nutritional planning. Dietary requirements, pasture care and feeding hay are important parts of managing a healthy herd.
Our riding program is based on a Balanced Seat. The Balanced Seat is used for combined training, dressage, fox hunting and show jumping. We have found that in order to attain a good seat, one must become part of the horses motion. We start by teaching our students on a lunge line, on a surcingle. Once the student has become strong enough to ride with your hands on your hip at the walk, trot and canter the next step is to do the same in a saddle with no reins or stirrups. Once you have a nice balanced seat with out holding on we will reintroduce the reins and stirrups back to you. We found that this works wonders with our students and makes it easier for everyone to learn how to become one with the horses motion.
At FWF we have lots of young horses in training or that are ready to be started under saddle.
We are looking for the individual who is ready to maximize their knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Don't bother coming unless you have your "A" game.
- Being on time with a good attitude and ready to work hard and long hours.
- Feeding, haying, cleaning waters.
- Grooming horses.
- Working horses.
- Cleaning the barn.
- Teaching beginner lessons.
- Dedication
If you are interested in becoming a working student at Fair Winds Farm please fill out the
application here.
If you have a video and/or pictures of yourself riding please email us the link as well as your resume.