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    Hi,
    
    I'm looking for a kid from the Maynard/Stow area who would like to ride
    in exchange for daily barn work. It has to be someone who already knows
    how to ride and doesn't need supervision.
    
    I've got two geldings, a 14.1 hand Morgan and a 16 hand Thoroughbred
    cross. Both are ridden hunt seat and are stabled at my home in Stow.
    Since I had my baby in March, I just haven't had the time that these
    guys deserve.  They are good, quiet guys. This would be a great
    opportunity for someone who has been taking lessons and LOVES horses,
    but cannot afford to buy or lease a horse.
    
    If any of you know anyone, have them give me a call. My home number is
    (508) 897-6915.
    
    (Anyone know who the 4H leaders are in this area? That might be another
    way to find someone.)
    
    Has anyone else been involved in an arrangement like this? How did it
    work out? What are some of the pitfalls to avoid? What are the chances
    of some one suing if there's any injury?
    
    Thanks,
    Andrea Harris
    
    
    

Hi,

I am looking for a job working with horses ( even mucking the stables out )
 **** ANYWHERE  **** in the world. 

I have my AI certificate.
I have worked at a stables abroad, in Italy, during a college vacation, at which
I thoroughly enjoyed.

I have also got a lot of experience caring for other animals.

I have just graduated from college in England with a B.Sc degree in Biology,
during which I undertook a behavioural study of a herd of Przewalski ( wild 
Mongolian ) horses at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, for my final year project.

I am currently based in Devon, England, but I can travel anywhere in the world.
If anybody can help me PLEASE mail me via 'Richard Johnson @ reo'
					   DTN 7830 4183 ( work hours )
or phone me, Isobell, 44 (0)884 33146

Is there is a more appropriate note for looking for work ?

	Looking forward to hearing from anybody...

	Isobell

The Pedlar lists working student positions in 3 dressage barns in the
Lowell - Marlboro MA area.

        working student = work like a slave for no salary.

People I know who have worked at Maplewood in Berlin MA have said it was a 
great experience.  Exposed to everything that happens at the barn and
working with that level of horses.

Great learning experience with 5 lessons a week and can give you the 
experience you need to get a paying job working in the horse industry.

Bill

    Whenever I see "working-student" ads, I laugh.  I was looking
    for such a position years ago, to learn about horses and horse
    care, as I had bought my first horse, and he would be arriving
    in about 9 mths....I answered an ad, and they wanted me to "pay"
    them $300 a month to let me shovel their stalls, get a lesson
    a week...but, here's the ringer- I wasn't allowed to hang around 
    unless I was there for a lesson or work.  Can't learn much that way,  
    in my opinion.  Instead, I took a paying weekend job at a
    jumping/hunting stable, and learned that way, and was paid, too...
    
    Lynne 

    They wanted you to *Pay*!  Sheesh!!!  My experience as a working
    student has been more a working slave, but I did get paid a small sum
    and daily lessons (for 12 hours work/day).  However, I did learn a lot --
    though not always what I was expecting to learn!
    
    I would do it again, but I will only do it with someone really at the
    *top* of their field, i.e. an international trainer or coach.
    
    Mary

      
      
      
      This note is for Isobell, who originally wrote the 
      EMPLOYMENT-note (which now has dissapeared...)
      I couldn't find your personal mail-code.
      
      It took me some time to get hold of the address to the 
      "horse-job organisation", but here it is:
      
      A WORLD OF EXPERIENCE
      LA PEIGNEURIE FARMHOUSE
      SARK
      VIA GUERNSEY
      CHANNEL ISLANDS
      G.B
      
      PHONE NUMBER: 0481-83-2224
      FAX         : 0481-83-2439
      
      (I'm not sure if the first numbers are country codes when 
      phoning from Sweden, but I'm sure you'd know if they were).
      
      Talk to Claire Thurkettle.
      She has mostly work in Europe, but sometimes also in USA and 
      in Canada.
      
      I hope this will help you finding a nice job with horses 
      abroad!
      
      Good luck!  / Adriana.

    What's the current hourly rate for barn help in the northwest-of-Boston
    area?  I'm currently paying the teenager who works in my barn $6 per
    hour.  Is this low?  High?  Just right?
    
    -ellie

All my barn work is bartered for with working student help.  But I 
value barn work at $6/hour.  Since some kids work faster than others, I work 
it out to be $2.00 per stall, and $1.00 for each horse that is fed 
(hay/grain/water).    Each horse that is tacked up is $6 since nearly an hour 
is spent grooming, tacking, untacking, cooling, and cleaning the tack.    

Melinda

    North Light Farm has a part time job opening, starting immediately. 
    North Light is a large barn with over 20 horses, an indoor ring, and
    offers boarding, lessons, etc.  The part time position is working with
    the horses, and is physical work.  If anyone knows someone interested
    in this type of work, they can contact Marguerite Shaw, 582-7748, in
    Lunenburg, Massachusetts.

 Wachusett Farm in Sterling is looking for barn help for all days.
 Work for board arrangement possible. Wachusett Farm has sand and 
 grass riding areas with jumps, and access to many miles of trails. 
 Riding instruction in dressage or hunt seat can be arranged. 
 Friendly, low-key atmosphere. Secure tack room.

 Call Pat at 508-422-8419.

      

 Saddle River in Sterling is looking for weekend barn help
 to care for 20 retired and laid up Grand Prix Show Jumpers.
 Boarding for your own horse possible. Indoor and outdoor rings. 
 (Hunt seat instruction available by separate arrangement.)

 Call 422-7781. Ask for Marie.

 

    
    
    	Morning barn help needed at Hunter barn in Marlboro, MA.
    	Monday through Friday 2 hours per day, help with stalls
    	and turnout pays $10.00 per day.
    
    
    			Call Linda @508-624-6501
    	
    

A friend of mine is looking for morning work at a barn local to her.
She would like to work 3 (maybe 4) mornings a week. Her goal is to
learn more about care and basic handling of horses. An intense show barn
would not be a good fit for her. She lives in West Townsend. I'll forward
any leads to her.

Thanks
Vicky