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Current Volunteer & Jr. Stable Help Postions

Looking to spend more time at the barn with your equine friends and riding buddies? Maybe make a few extra bucks for your wallet? Check out the great oppertunities below!

Wondering if you are able to help? Read the following to see if you qualify.

Must meet age requirements.

Must be taking regular lessons at GES.

Must be at least at the Walk-Trot-Canter level.

Must always demonstrate responsible behavior.

Must have a parents permission. Parental supervision required on occation.

All persons wishing to sign up for barn chore jobs must go through training untill the barn manager feels confident in your ability.

Upcoming Opportunities: Sign-up is first come, first serve. Call, email or talk to Beth or Robyn to sign-up.

Summer Camp CIT's - Riders interested in CITing for Summer 2011 will be considered on an application basis only. CIT's applying my be at least 12 years old (10 with trainers permission), know how to catch, groom, tack up and adjust a mounted riders correctly, safely and with little supervision.

Summer Camp Junior Counselors - Riders interested in going above and beyond CITing for Summer 2011 may apply to be Junior Counselors. Junior Counselors will be assigned to one of the camp stations each day and will be required to work interactively with campers on the assigned activities (art/craft project, breeds, horse parts, bathing, tack, making horse treats) and to assist CIT's from time. Junior Counselors should be able to work well with kids from 5 to 12 years old and be able to assist campers with each activity. Jr. Counselors must exhibit mature and responsible behavior as well as take direction from camp Counselors. Jr. Counselors are volunteers but may earn practice rides and /or lessons if all their requirements are met.

Jr. Counselors must be at least 13 years old (12 with trainers permission) and must be able to commit to every day during the camp weeks that they choose. In January 2011 an application will be up on this page. Those wishing to apply to be a Jr. Counselor will need to fill it out completely and submit the form.

CIT & Jr. Counselor Point system:

Each week of camp = 2 practice rides or 1 lesson

Barn Work - As spring and summer approach there is always a lot to do at the barn. If you are interested in helping out around the barn in exchange for a practice rider or lessons please let us know. Jobs include everything from painting to fixing pastures to weed whacking.

2 to 3 hours of work will earn a practice ride.

4 to 5 hours of work will earn a lesson.

This make the pay equivalent of almost $10 per hour.

Horse Show helper - If you are interested in horse showing or just want to be able to hang out with horses more over the summer become a horse show helper. Our show team has about 8 shows lined up for the summer. This is a great way to learn more about the awesome world of horse showing, gain valuable horse experience and support your barn friends. When at a show you will learn about shipping horses, what is needed when packing for a show, how to wrap, how to prepare a horse for shows, setting up at shows, schooling, understanding classes and divisions, watching different horses and riders along with so much more. Shows are Friday, Saturday & Sunday. See Robyn if you are interested in learning more or signing up.

Summer Camp CIT or Junior Counselor Application Form

If you would like to apply to be a CIT you need to fill out this form COMPLETELY and submit it to us. Applications will be reviewed and you will be notified of your acceptance.

CITing and Jr. Counselors are volunteers but may earn practice rides and /or lessons if all their requirements are met. For each day they’re scheduled for and show up on time, fulfilling their requirements they will earn 5 points. To earn a free practice ride they will need 25 points. To earn a free focus lesson they will need 50 points. This position may also count towards community service hours!

Check the box next to the position you are applying for:

Summer Camp CIT's - CIT's applying my be at least 12 years old (10 with trainers permission), know how to catch, groom, tack up and adjust a mounted riders correctly, safely and with little supervision. CIT’s must be able to commit to every day during the camp weeks that they sign up for.

Summer Camp Junior Counselors - Riders interested in going above and beyond CITing for Summer 2011 may apply to be Junior Counselors. Junior Counselors will be assigned to one of the camp stations each day and will be required to work interactively with campers on the assigned activities (art/craft project, breeds, horse parts, bathing, tack, making horse treats) and to assist CIT's from time. Junior Counselors should be able to work well with kids from 5 to 12 years old and be able to assist campers with each activity. Jr. Counselors must exhibit mature and responsible behavior as well as take direction from camp Counselors. Jr. Counselors must be at least 13 years old (12 with trainers permission) and must be able to commit to every day during the camp weeks that they sign up for.

Name:

Age at time of camp:

Parent’s Name:

Parents Email & Phone Number:

Address if not a GES rider:

Do you have experience working with kid’s?

Why do you want to be a CIT or Jr. Counselor, be specific?

Why do you think it is important to show up to the sessions you signed up for, on time and ready to help?

Your supervising a group of Young Rider campers (5 to 7 year olds) and two of the children are picking on one of the other campers, you can’t get anyone because they are working with other groups, what do you think you should do? Be specific.

You are helping with a youth camp 1 group while they are riding. None of the riders need to be lead but from time to time one of the horses will stop and not go or turn into the center or run up on another horse. What do you think you should be doing while helping with this group? Choose the best answer:

Sitting on the ground in the arena drawing in the dirt.

Gossiping with the other CIT’s or Jr. Counselors.

Sitting in the chairs in the corner (Couselor didn’t tell you to).

Being attentive in the center of the ring near the Counselor and help with individual problems riders might have.

Standing in the center of the ring picking at your nails and thinking about how hot it’s been and what time you’re going to the pool later.

CIT’s and Jr. Counselors are considered role model’s, any one working with camp must be viewed as a positive role model. What qualities do you have that make you a good role model?

Any person representing GES is required to uphold our standards. CIT’s must be willing to dress in riding friendly attire or conservative summer wear. Breeches, jeans, basketball shorts or mid-thigh length shorts are appropriate. Booty shorts, skits and any thing shorter then fingertip length is not appropriate barn clothing. T-shirts and tank tops are ok provided then are not low cut. Any tops that are low cut or “reveling” are not appropriate barn clothing. Any one who shows up and isn’t appropriately dressed will be given appropriate clothing to wear for the day.

Do you agree to the above statement?

In clicking the submit button you aggree that all the information provided has been answered by the rider appling and you have your parents permission to apply for the dates that you have checked off above.

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