Internship

Looking for a unique internship in dressage? Everyday can be a masterclass – it is up to you. We are passionate about sharing dressage with riders who have an interest in theory as well as riding. As Alois Podhajsky said, “there must be a balance between theory and riding. Without this balance, riders go from one system to another with no understanding of biomechanics or history. They just ride each day, making mistakes that have already been proven to be ineffective.”

 

Come to work, ride, and study classical riding: the system of elegant solutions for ancient problems. We guarantee improvement in your position and your horse’s training. You will be required to watch one film per week, including some rare footage of classical masters; will have free access to our library, and ample time for questions and discussion during the day. You will have the opportunity to observe all levels of training and meet the riders and trainers who come to work with Paul and Rose.

 

The compensation for your detail-oriented, cheerful work, is a generous package: your own spacious apartment with washer dryer, AC and WIFI, all utilities included. You will ride with daily supervision, have a weekly private lesson with Paul and receive a monthly stipend. Work entails typical barn chores and horse care from 7-6 each day with a half hour lunch break. 1.5 days off per week, some flexibility required during show season.

 

For the right candidate, possible opportunity for growth into barn manager position.

 

We are looking for that serious equestrian student who takes initiative, loves to take care of horses, and has respect for the 2,000 year old craft of classical dressage. Please email paridingacademy@aol.com with questions.

 

New Option: Barn Management Internship

To Apply

1) Please fill out the Internship Application
2) Provide a recent video of yourself riding and the horse you plan on bringing
3) Your resume
4) Three references

Email materials to paridingacademy@aol.com or mail via USPS to:

Attn: Internship Application
Pennsylvania Riding Academy
281 Lost Hollow Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019-9759

Previous Interns
Erubiel Victor | California<br />
2022-2023

Erubiel Victor | California
2022-2023

Diana Mercean | Virginia<br />
January - July 2022

Diana Mercean | Virginia
January - July 2022

Jessica Gadbois | New Hampshire<br />
2019-2022

Jessica Gadbois | New Hampshire
2019-2022

Erin Paul | Michigan<br />
January-August 2017

Erin Paul | Michigan
January-August 2017

Pam Larson | Minnesota<br />
September-December 2017

Pam Larson | Minnesota
September-December 2017

Rose Caslar | Oregon<br />
2013-2014

Rose Caslar | Oregon
2013-2014

Ryan Hopkins | California<br />
2012-2014

Ryan Hopkins | California
2012-2014

Nicole Lambert | Pennsylvania<br />
2011-2012 | 2014-2015

Nicole Lambert | Pennsylvania
2011-2012 | 2014-2015

Maria Infanti | Pennsylvania<br />
2014-2015

Maria Infanti | Pennsylvania
2014-2015

Camille Garceau | New Brunswick<br />
Summer 2012

Camille Garceau | New Brunswick
Summer 2012

Jorunn Buer | Norway<br />
2007-2008

Jorunn Buer | Norway
2007-2008

Coral Magner<br />
2009-2010 | Summer 2013

Coral Magner
2009-2010 | Summer 2013

Kerry Gross | Virginia<br />
2010-2011

Kerry Gross | Virginia
2010-2011

Andrea Meoak | New York<br />
2011-2012

Andrea Meoak | New York
2011-2012

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