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Exercise Rider for Thoroughbred Horse Farm

  • Julie Davies, LLC
  • Ocala, FLORIDA
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Source last checked: 10/27/2026

Job summary

Animal Trainers

Pay
$25.00 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
9/25/2026 to 6/22/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 12 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$25.00 / hour
Positions offered
2 positions
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
9/25/2026
Contract end
6/22/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
12730 NW HWY 464B
ZIP code
34482
Hours per week
35

Duties and description

Original English description
  • 1. Ride Thoroughbreds daily to maintain or improve their fitness.
  • 2. Follow training programs set by the trainer or farm manager.
  • 3. Use proper riding techniques to ensure safety and effective conditioning.
  • 4. Help break yearlings (introducing young horses to tack and riding).
  • 5. Work on basic flatwork, transitions, and responsiveness.
  • 6. Prepare horses for sales, racing, or further training.
  • 7. Report signs of lameness, discomfort, or behavioral issues.
  • 8. Notice subtle changes in performance or attitude that may indicate injury or illness.
  • 9. Help with grooming, tacking up, untacking, and bathing horses.
  • 10. Clean tack and riding equipment.
  • 11. Assist with turn-out and bringing horses in from pastures.
  • 12. Use safety gear (helmets, vests) and ensure horses are handled safely.
  • 13. Apply farm protocols for handling young or difficult horses.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Animal Trainers
Experience required
Yes
Minimum experience
12 months of experience

Extensive Experience with Thoroughbred Horses: Candidates must have a strong background working specifically with Thoroughbred horses, particularly in a high-performance or breeding farm environment. A deep understanding of their temperament, physical needs, and handling requirements is essential.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26205-124621
Case status
Certification issued

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