CBE is a multidiscipline facility focused on developing safe, confident horses and riders with improved communication and relationships through our training and lesson program. Working students and apprentices are immersed in the daily activities of running a horse business, starting young horses, and training horses for a variety of disciplines including eventing, jumpers, hunters, dressage, endurance, competitive trail, and family pleasure horses. We regularly work with retired racehorses (OTTBs), young horses, problem horses, and those rehabbing from injury, surgery or rescue. Our students range from first time horse owners and riders to Olympic qualifiers, so there are exceptional opportunities for our Team members to learn problem-solving skills with horses at all levels. Members of the CBE Team get hands on experience learning stable management, grooming, clipping, proper horse care, show prep, layup and first aid care, the process of starting and retraining horses, conditioning horses, and experience riding different horses. Working students and apprentices receive instruction on a daily basis to improve their riding and horsemanship skills. Apprentices also learn business management and business development skills, are mentored in the art of teaching, and have the opportunity to graduate with various certifications, depending on their focus and length of apprenticeship.

Working with horses is physically and mentally demanding, but very rewarding. Our Team members are dedicated, energetic, professional, positive, and eager to learn. We strive to maintain a positive environment that promotes education, and you can expect to LEARN A LOT while you are here! Kay works closely with working students and apprentices on a daily basis to ensure that their knowledge and confidence continue to grow so that they can leave our program well on their way to accomplishing their goals.

Applicants for either the Working Student or Apprenticeship programs should be at least 16, have reliable transportation, have some prior horse experience, and be able to competently walk, trot, and canter. There is no prior competition requirement. A background in natural horsemanship, dressage, or pony club is helpful, but not required.

To apply, please email your resume or experience and riding video to: [email protected]

Please specify if you are applying for a Working Student Position or an Apprenticeship Position. Please don't hesitate to email us with any questions.