Working Student Position?

Question

Does anybody know of some really nice working student positions for Eventing? I'm a pretty darn good rider, and have had many tell me so. However, I would like to train with more Olympic level instructors, so any websites or information would help. Thanks! Dressage working positions will also work.

Answer 1

Depending on what part of the country you are living in, you can try checking out the Tamarack Hill Farm website- I know that eventer and Olympic medalist Denny Emerson takes working students at his place(s). I have met Denny personally, and have had some lessons with him, so I am aware of this from experience. The web address is tamarackhillfarm.com. You can also try this address: jmpfarms.com. That will take you to the  website of the farm in Southern Pines, NC, which is owned by eventer and legendary Olympian Mike Plumb, Denny's teammate.

For dressage, you may want to check out the Los Alamos Dressage Center site at losalamosdressage.com. The owner there is my former coach and instructor, Dr. Gail Hoff-Carmona. They are located on the west coast now, in Ojai, CA.  Gail is an "S" level dressage judge, as well as a breeder and FEI level competitor and instructor.  Hope this helps.