**Horse Trainer** **Department:** Administrative **Employment Type:** Part Time **Location:** Columbus, TX **Description** **Job Overview:** The Cotton Foundation is seeking an experienced and dedicated **Horse Trainer** to join the team at Taylor's Place, located in Columbus, TX. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a professional environment where the focus is on horse development, behavior improvement, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for working with horses, possess excellent training skills, and thrive in a supportive team setting. As a Horse Trainer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the horses' success while maintaining the highest standards of care and safety. **Key Responsibilities** + **Train and Exercise Horses:** Design and implement training exercises tailored to each horse's individual needs, focusing on skill development, behavior improvement, and overall performance. + **Horse Care and Grooming:** Provide daily care, grooming, feeding, and basic health monitoring to ensure the horses remain in optimal condition. + **Develop Customized Training Plans:** Assess each horse's progress and create personalized training programs to meet their unique needs and goals. + **Maintain a Safe Environment:** Ensure that all horses are housed in safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities, promoting both the horses’ well-being and the safety of staff. + **Collaboration:** Work closely with other team members, including barn staff and other trainers, to monitor the health and performance of horses and ensure their overall success. + **Equipment Maintenance:** Properly maintain training equipment, tack, and other related tools. **Qualifications** + **Experience:** Proven experience in horse training, with a track record of successfully working with horses of varying breeds, ages, and skill levels. + **Training Techniques:** Strong knowledge of various horse training methods, including groundwork, riding techniques, and behavioral modification. + **Communication Skills:** Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions, feedback, and updates to team members and supervisors. + **Physical Fitness:** Must have the physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including lifting, grooming, and working with horses in various environments. + **Reliability:** Must be dependable, punctual, and responsible in all aspects of the role, with a strong commitment to the horses' well-being and the goals of the foundation. + **Independence & Teamwork:** Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a focus on mutual respect and shared goals. **Preferred Skills & Attributes:** + Familiarity with equine health, nutrition, and basic veterinary care. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address behavioral challenges. + Prior experience working in a nonprofit or community-focused setting is a plus. **Why Work at Taylor's Place?** Joining Taylor's Place at The Cotton Foundation means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to the well-being and development of horses. You will be working in a supportive, collaborative environment, with a focus on providing high-quality care and training to horses in need. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to make a positive impact on horses' lives while contributing to a meaningful cause. **To Apply:** Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. Include details on your horse training philosophy and any relevant certifications or achievements. Disclaimer: This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested. _Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled._ _If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact HR (877) 511-2962_ \#holdings