Heart of Riding / Riding Instructor in Frederick, Maryland

Update for 2023: Heart of Riding is going strong, thanks to my fabulous students and horses!

My schedule at my Frederick location, Topline Equestrian Center, is so full I can't accept any new students who don't already have their own horse.

I may be able to fit in new students who have their own horse at a barn between Frederick and Annapolis, depending on schedule.

Trailer-ins are also welcome at both my Frederick and Highland locations.

My Highland location is also too full to accept new students who need a school horse...
HOWEVER: I may be able to make an exception for just the right person -
*FREE rent in exchange for part time work caretaking 4 geldings on site, approx. 10 to 12hrs per week
*5 days per week morning and evening chores
*morning chores include feeding and cleaning, 1hr/day on good weather days, 1.5hrs on inclement weather days
*evening chores include feeding and cleaning, 1hr/day most days, less if you're efficient
*chores may be done before you go to work a regular job and after you return at the end of the day
*the house has a nice view of the barn, and the 7 acre property is well away from any major roads so it is very quiet and peaceful
*wild turkeys and other wildlife do frequent the property
*private walk-in basement apartment with separate bath and very small kitchenette area
*no stairs to get into the basement, but you would need to walk through the grass around the front of the house from the parking area
*use of the pool and deck is included
*utilities may be negotiable if you wanted to work more than 5 days per week
*riding lessons / R+ horse training lessons may be negotiable if you wanted to do facility maintenance in addition to horse care
*no smoking on property
*references required
*some horse experience required
*applicant must be a responsible adult with great communication skills and a valid drivers license
*bonus consideration given to applicants who are handy with fixing things around the house and barn AND to anyone who is looking for a long term living situation
*location is 10min from grocery, gas stations, feed shop, banks, fast food, drugstore, etc yet is nestled within the Patuxent River State Park, a short walk from the Patuxent itself
*pets considered on a case by case basis - they would need to get along with people as well as the dog and cat living on the main floor, and be safe around horses
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