Program Assistant - Heaven's Gait Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

Interested students should email their resume and Youth Apprenticeship application materials to programs@heavensgaitranch.org The Program Assistant Youth Apprenticeship at Heaven’s Gait Ranch provides hands-on experience working in a therapeutic riding center that serves individuals with special needs and veterans. Students will assist with horse care, grooming, feeding, stall cleaning, facility maintenance, lesson preparation, and supporting therapeutic riding activities. Apprentices may help lead or side-walk during lessons, assist with special events, and support daily program operations while learning about equine management, animal care, customer service, nonprofit operations, and working with individuals with diverse needs. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in animal science, veterinary medicine, equine studies, human services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, recreation, or nonprofit careers. Previous horse experience is preferred, and students should be dependable, compassionate, willing to learn, and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.