Posted by Seth Burgess on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 @ 05:15 PM
Trainer/Instructor
HUNTER/EQUITATION SHOW
#24154B
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Newly renovated 15 stall stable seeks Trainer/Instructor to establish Hunter/Jumper/Equitation show barn. Instruct advanced to beginner riders, train horses,transport horses in 36 ft trailer to shows, show at local to A rated shows. Develop individualized program for each student to achieve maximum potential. Experience with advanced riders a must. References required. Salary + instructor fees + 1 horse. Located in Equimax Region 4. See our web site: |
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 @ 04:23 PM
When Should an Equine Employer Pay Travel Expenses on the Job?
As an employee, getting to and from home and your job is your responsibility. You should not expect your employer to reimburse you for the expenses of getting to work, and such expenses are not generally deductible when figuring your income taxes. Travel expenses while on the job are a different matter. If your employer asks you to run errands in your personal vehicle, your employer should pay travel expenses based on the miles you travel, not just pay for your gas. If your employer expects you to take your own car to shows, your employer should compensate you in the same way. (If the decision to take your own car is yours, and the employer has offered you another way to get there at the employer's expense, you should not be compensated for taking your car.)
The standard mileage rate for employee business travel reimbursement for 2010 is 50 cents per mile. This rate is set periodically by the IRS. You can get information on the rate and the reporting requirements by searching "standard mileage rate" at
www.irs.gov. Employers do not have to pay this specific mileage rate. However, if an employer pays less than the standard mileage rate, you may deduct the difference between the mileage rate your employer is paying and the standard rate as an unreimbursed employee expense when you figure your federal income taxes. If the employer pays more than the standard rate, you must include the difference as additional income on your federal income taxes.
By the way, mileage reimbursement does not eliminate the need for your employer to pay you your regular rate of pay. If you are being paid by the hour, you are still on the time clock when you are running errands, or traveling to shows, even though you are being paid a mileage rate. Whether you are being paid by the hour or on salary, any overtime rules that apply when you are working at the farm or stable also apply when you are running errands for your employer, or even when you are in your employer's car sleeping on the way to and from a show.
If you are not being compensated fairly for your travel expenses, it is good to be aware. However, it is probably not a good idea to confront your employer about a practice that has been ongoing for some time and that may affect other employees. Wait for an opportunity to discuss this problem in the context of renegotiating your compensation package. Try to work your needs into the conversation rather than confronting the employer with an ultimatum.
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 @ 05:11 PM
Instructor/Trainer/Rider
BOARD/HUNT-JUMP/EVENT
#24154A
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Hunter/Jumper and Eventing stable with boarding, training, showing, and sales has 61 horses in stalls. Seeking Instructor/Trainer/Rider. Must be able to ride and train young horses as well as give riding lessons to boarders. Management abilities including billing and bookkeeping needed. Living quarters provided. |
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 @ 04:09 PM
How do Equine Employers View Previously Self Employed Candidates?
People who have been successfully self employed have a lot to be proud of. Operating a successful horse related business is no small accomplishment. Sometimes successful business people decide that they want to change direction, close their business, and work for someone else. It is only natural that these folks would want a prospective horse industry employer to know about their abilities and accomplishments in business. It is also true that their business experience is likely to be of great value to their employer. However, some employers are nervous about hiring people who have been self employed. They may think that previously self employed people will have a hard time letting someone else make the important decisions. Or, they may think that a previously self employed person will not be happy with being an employee. They may even wonder if the business was really successful if the owner is looking for a job. It pays to be aware of this way of seeing things. In general, we recommend that previously self employed people focus on their skills and abilities when first talking with a potential employer, and not talk about where those skills were acquired until the subject comes up. The change in approach could be as simple as saying "I managed a breeding farm for ten years" instead of saying "I owned and operated a breeding farm for ten years." As justifiably proud as you may be of your business accomplishments, trying to impress a potential equine employer with them up front may backfire. We never recommend trying to hide anything about your background, but focusing on your skills first will help a potential employer see your value without being distracted by how you gained your experience.
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 @ 05:09 PM
Trainer
TRAINING BARN
#05795B
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Established breeding/training operation needs Head Trainer to train horses in both English & Western discipines using natural horsemanship methods. Work with clients teaching them to ride the horses that you have trained. Mentor apprentices who want to learn more about the horse industry. Must have at least 3 years experience training & have been mentored by other successful trainers. Show experience helpful. Must be able to do some jumping, teach flying lead changes, neck reining & obstacle work. Furnished 2 bedroom housing, utilities, salary + paid vacation & holidays. Equimax Region 3. See our web site: |
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 @ 04:15 PM
Groom
PRE BREEDING FARM
#84153B
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Large Andalusian Breeding, Training and Sales barn is looking for groom with experience handling Stallions and foals. Duties include Stallion turn out, groom and tack horses for Trainer, clip mares, halter break and lead foals. 6days/week,$10/hr, Paid monthly, Housing not included. Please send resume. |
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 @ 03:45 PM
Getting Horse Farm Work Done - Let's Make a Deal.
Making a profit in the horse business is difficult. Sooner or later most every stable owner considers alternative ways to obtain their personnel and save money. There are three basic ways to obtain help, (1) hire an employee, (2) take on a partner, and (3) lease your facility and contract with the lessee. At the worker level (Groom, Stable Help, Barn Manager, etc.), horse people are usually hired as employees. The other two options are usually considered for upper level management people, typically a Trainer or Manager/Trainer. Here are some of the pros and cons of each approach to obtaining a Trainer.
(1) Hiring a Trainer as an employee gives the facility owner the greatest amount of control over how and when things will be done. The facility owner takes the majority of the business risk and should be in line for most of the financial gain (or loss.) The owner's horses and needs come first. However, hiring an employee can require a financial commitment the owner is not ready to make.
(2) Sometimes when an employer is not prepared to hire a Trainer on salary, they will consider a partnership. Typically, the employer offers to provide the facility in exchange for allowing a Trainer to run his training business out of the facility and in exchange for training the facility owner's horses. This approach is usually a "recipe for disaster." It is very rare for this kind of solution to work. As a partner, the facility owner is no longer taking all of the business risk and must give up some of the control over what happens in their facility. But, as a partner, the business decisions still materially affect the owner. Arguments over who will maintain the facility and how are common. Training of the facility owner's horses and providing for the owner's other needs usually end up last on the list. Any savings in cash outlay is usually more than offset by the trouble this kind of arrangement causes.
(3) Leasing a facility to a Trainer at "arms length" for a fee can be a viable solution. Under this arrangement, if the owner has horses to be trained, he or she simply becomes a regular client of the Trainer and pays the normal training fees. Business risk for the facility owner is largely eliminated, so that the loss of control over business activities and decisions has minimal impact. The owner's horses get equal treatment with other clients. The financial impact of the arrangement is minimal and predictable for the owner.
Posted by Seth Burgess on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 @ 04:11 PM
Database Administrator
IT
#81774B
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Major Horsemanship Organization is seeking a full time IT Database Administrator. This person will be responsible for development, administration & support of systems integration & the databases they interface with, as well as lead the design & development process for database systems & contribute as part of the application development team. Participate in application development & testing, setup & maintain database system operations, including backup, replication, synchronization and much more. For employment requirements, complete job description and to apply, go to: http://tinyurl.com/288mwvv |
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 @ 03:08 PM
Do you Have What it Takes to Excel in a Horse Job?
Horse jobs are demanding physically, mentally, and emotionally. Do you have what it takes to excel when physical stamina is called for, there is pressure to do well, and your equine employer is less than perfect?
1. Physical stamina is part of any hands on horse job. Physical strength and endurance for heavy lifting is expected. Strength, balance, and conditioning are needed for ground work and riding. These qualities are not just needed occasionally. They are needed every day, day in and day out. If you're not in good shape, start working out now.
2. Mental Sharpness is not just for rocket scientists. Handling horses requires quick powers of observation, quick reaction times, and the ability to think on your feet. Working in a horse business requires a good memory for details like which horse gets what kind of feed, not leaving the gate open, and being aware of how you appear to the customers. So, get off the drugs and alcohol, learn to be aware of the present moment, and look for opportunities to prevent disasters.
3. Emotional Strength will help you bounce back from failures, self-assess your performance on the job, and stick up for yourself at appropriate times. Successful relationships with equine bosses and co-workers require relating one on one in an emotionally balanced and respectful way. If you are being jerked around emotionally by your boss or co-workers, don't complain to your friends, get some help with building relationships in the work place. You can't change other people, but you can change yourself.
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Posted by Seth Burgess on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 @ 04:09 PM
Working Student
PRE BREEDING FARM
#59485B
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Looking for Working Student interested in learning Dressage from FEI level Trainer and everything involved in horse care on Andalusian Breeding Training and Sales Farm. Will have opportunity to work with horses of different training levels from foals through the Dressage levels. Minimum wage pay, paid monthly. Please send description of experience so far. |
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