The Pennsylvania Riding Academy and Paul Belasik seek a
qualified candidate for a one year internship, February
2009 to February 2010.
Duties include first class care of dressage performance
and breeding horses. Must have knowledge/experience grooming,
clipping, assisting vet and farrier, and ability to operate
simple farm machinery. Work schedule most days is from 7
AM to 5 PM, lunch from 2 - 3 PM. Full day off Mondays, 1/2
day off Sundays, though some flexibility may be needed during
showing and breeding season.
The person we are looking for must be cheerful, athletic,
non-smoker, can-do personality with people skills to interact
with bi-weekly riding guests from around the world.
Per compensation, the candidate should bring a suitable
horse for a year's training. They will ride every day with
Paul and Andrea, and have one weekly private lesson with
Paul. They will have sole use of a private, unfurnished
apartment approximately 1 mile from farm. Utilities are
included except phone, internet access or cable television,
which are available. No pets. There will be no salary.