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EquiStaff

Retirement Farm Groom - GA

Canton, GA · On-site

$55K/yr

About the Facility Private 70 acre dressage facility. 10-11 ponies and dressage horses plus one donkey. Beautiful, state of the art facility featuring several large pastures, individual oversized ...

EquiStaff

Retirement Farm Groom - GA

Canton, GA

$55K/yr

About the Facility Private 70 acre dressage facility. 10-11 ponies and dressage horses plus one donkey. Beautiful, state of the art facility featuring several large pastures, individual oversized ...

The Dancing Horses Theatre

Horse Show Performer

Delavan, WI · On-site

$100 - $300/wk

Horse Show Performer Looking for HORSE PERFORMER- General English Riding, Dressage The Dancing Horses Theater, a beautiful Equestrian Theatre located in southeast Wisconsin, has openings for our fall ...

Randolph-Macon College

Eventing Team Coach

Ashland, VA · On-site

$58K - $61K/yr

The facility features three arenas, including a large show jumping arena with Premier Equestrian footing, a dedicated dressage arena, an indoor arena, outdoor lighting, and a 36-stall barn. Reporting ...

Physician Services

Neurology Physician

Palm Beach, FL

$310K - $386K/yr

Affluent, Coastal Community offering access to world-renowned golf courses, salt-and freshwater sportfishing and boating; equestrian offerings include polo, dressage and trail riding * Lively ...

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How much do dressage jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for dressage in the United States is $46.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.25 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Dressage Rider, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dressage Rider, you need advanced equestrian skills, a strong understanding of horse behavior, and formal training in dressage techniques, often demonstrated by competition experience or certifications from recognized equestrian organizations. Familiarity with training aids, riding equipment, and equestrian scoring systems is essential. Patience, discipline, and excellent communication with both horses and trainers are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure precise performance, effective horse-rider partnership, and successful progression in competitive dressage.

What are some common challenges faced by professional dressage riders, and how can they be addressed?

Professional dressage riders often encounter challenges such as maintaining peak performance under pressure, building a strong partnership with their horse, and consistently improving their riding technique. Balancing daily training routines with competition schedules and horse care can also be demanding. Riders can address these challenges by working closely with experienced trainers, establishing structured training plans, prioritizing the horse's well-being, and staying updated on best practices in equine health and dressage methods. Collaboration with veterinarians, grooms, and support staff is also key to ensuring long-term success in this role.

What Are Dressage Jobs?

Dressage jobs are positions for trainers, riders, groomers, and stable hands that specialize in dressage, which is a specific type of horseback riding. Your responsibilities as a dressage trainer are to teach your student how to handle and train their horse for a competition. Each lesson incorporates both riding and dressage training. A groomer has duties like bathing, brushing, dressing, and tacking horses a rider uses in dressage competitions. Stable hands clean out the horse stalls, provide fresh food and water, give supplements when necessary, assist horses with socialization, handle routine maintenance and repairs in the stable, and monitor horses for changes in behavior or health.

What is dressage?

Dressage is a highly skilled form of horse riding where horse and rider perform a series of predetermined movements, known as 'tests', from memory. It is often described as 'horse ballet' due to its emphasis on precision, smoothness, and harmony between rider and horse. Dressage is both a competitive equestrian sport and a method of training horses to be responsive, flexible, and balanced. The discipline is featured in international competitions, including the Olympics, and is governed by strict rules regarding performance and presentation.

What is the difference between Dressage vs Equestrian Coach?

AspectDressageEquestrian Coach
CertificationsUSDF Certified, Dressage Judge CertificationUS Equestrian Coach Certification, Sport-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor arenas, competition settingsStables, riding schools, outdoor arenas
Industry UsageCompetitive dressage, training, judgingTeaching riding skills across disciplines

Dressage specialists focus on training horses and riders in the art of dressage, emphasizing precision and discipline. Equestrian coaches provide broader riding instruction across various disciplines, including dressage, jumping, and eventing. While both roles involve horse training, dressage professionals typically have specialized certifications and work primarily in competitive or training environments, whereas equestrian coaches may work in riding schools or general training settings.

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Infographic showing various Dressage job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $96,806 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Retirement Farm Groom - GA

EquiStaff

Canton, GA • On-site

$55K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About the Facility

Private 70 acre dressage facility. 10-11 ponies and dressage horses plus one donkey. Beautiful, state of the art facility featuring several large pastures, individual oversized stalls with attached dry lots, smaller rehab turnouts, and a center-aisle barn designed for function AND form. This is a private facility which is home ONLY to the owner's private horses, and does not welcome boarders or clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys top-tier care in a peaceful, non-competition setting.

Job Description

Looking for an experienced, mature, and knowledgeable Retirement Barn Hand! This person will be working along side the Barn Manager, a daily stall cleaning service, and additional grooms to ensure exemplary care for the owner's well-loved herd. We are looking for dependable individuals who take pride in high standards, enjoy working around horses, and thrive in a structured, respectful atmosphere. Everyone is responsible for all aspects of equine care, and everyone will work together to tackle all aspects of daily care and operation in this position. This position offers a 5 day work week (1 weekend day required) and can be structured as either a live-in or live-out opportunity. Hours are 8am-5pm, one weekend day required

Responsibilities will include:

  • Feeding & watering horses (cleaning water buckets daily)
  • Daily Grooming & Bathing as needed
  • Braiding and clipping when needed - Running braids preferred
  • Cleaning stalls (Assisting stall cleaning team)
  • Pasture & Stable upkeep (Picking pastures, cobwebbing, sweeping, etc)
  • Assisting with facility maintenance as needed (mowing, etc)
  • Caring for horses, property, and facility to the highest standards
  • Night check 3-5 days per week between 8pm-10pm

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in a professional equestrian environment
  • Previous experience show grooming, preferably in the dressage industry or at a high end breeding facility strongly favored
  • Willing to learn and take direction on unique care for each horse from farm owner
  • Able to do a running braid in mane and dressage braids (or willing to learn)
  • Able to recognize any signs of distress
  • Positive, and self-starting attitude required
  • Able to lift 50+ lbs
  • Long-term commitment is a MUST


Benefits

Live-in - $55,000 salary (Housing Included and night check responsibilities required)
Live-Out - $52,000 Salary
  • 1099 or W2 structure possible
  • PTO structure after initial period
  • Schedule flexibility with other staff
  • 5 day work week
  • Relocation Assistance Possible


Housing Available
Private, fully furnished 1 bedroom cottage on-site with fenced in yard. Small dogs welcome, but ideally no other pets. Unfortunately, housing is not set up to accommodate children.