Love Horses? Love People?
Join Our Team: Adaptive Horsemanship Instructors Wanted
🌟 Our Mission At Cheyne Ranch, we teach animal care and connection in a safe, inclusive, and accessible community where people of all abilities build confidence, develop life skills and form meaningful relationships.
We are guided by clear values: safety, inclusion, growth, integrity, accountability, compassion, and connection. You can read more about our values here: cheyneranch.com/values
At Cheyne Ranch, we offer adaptive horsemanship programs rooted in relationship. Our calm, walk & trot lessons focus equally on riding, cleaning, and groundwork. We serve students with diverse learning needs and abilities, meeting each person with patience, predictability, and purpose.
What We're Looking For: You do not need experience in adaptive riding or special education to apply.
What you do need:
🐴 Walk/trot riding experience and comfortable horse handling
💛 Natural compassion and patience with diverse learners
🌱 Openness to our relationship-based approach
🫱🏼🫲🏽 Willingness to start as a volunteer to learn our methods
What You Can Expect:
🐴 Emphasis on animal care and connection. Our horses are well-loved partners, and every lesson starts with tending to their needs.
📘 You'll follow our structured curriculum, which focuses on connection, regulation, and slow, steady progress.
🪜 Progression through presence, not pressure. We build from the ground up, with most students working at the walk and spending significant time on the ground.
🌱 We value patience, presence, and humility as much as horsemanship experience — especially when working with kids and teens who process the world differently.
Position Details:
⏱️ Shifts: Typically 5 hours, $100 per shift for experienced instructors once hired
🗓️ Schedule: During daylight savings time - AM: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | PM: 3:00 PM -8:00 PM
📅 Sessions: Five blocks of 8-week sessions throughout the year (View our calendar)
Ready to Learn More?
Volunteer shadow phase - Learn our approach alongside experienced instructors
Gradual transition to independent instruction with ongoing support
Structured curriculum and mentorship to guide your success
If you (or someone you know) has a heart for horses, a flexible teaching style, and a deep respect for every student's journey, we'd love to hear from you.
