Horseback Riding Jobs in the United States and Canada

Tripp Lake Camp

Located: Poland, Maine

Position Available: Counselor/Activity Instructor

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: nancy@tripplakecamp.com

Website: www.tripplakecamp.com

Tripp Lake Camp is a traditional, residential, seven-week, summer camp for girls. We are situated on 260 acres of woods, fields and lakefront. Our camp was established in 1911. We are celebrating over 100 years of traditional camping for girls.
We are looking for mature, compassionate individuals with experience, to teach their favorite activity to campers ages 7 to 16. Each counselor specializes in an activity and teaches it throughout the summer.
Instructional Activities include the following: Swimming, Sailing, Waterskiing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Fine Arts, Silver Jewelry, Copper Enameling, Pottery, Photography, Video, Theater, Gymnastics, Dance, Lacrosse, Soccer, Archery, Golf, Field Hockey, Softball, Rocks, Ropes, Basketball and English Riding.
Tripp Lake Camp is located in Poland, Maine, and runs from mid-June to mid-August. TLC is accredited by the American Camping Association. Please visit our website for more information, and call us at (800) 997-4347 for more Staff Information!

Camp Crestridge

Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: 210-220/week + room and board

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com

Website: www.ridgecrestcamps.com

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is Camp Crestridge for Girls. This incredible summer camp offers unique experiences just 20 minutes east of Asheville, North Carolina. The camp staff are passionate about helping campers grow the whole self: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Opportunities for paid ministry are available in many different areas. The greatest need is for camp counselors. The role of a counselor is rooted in service, loving kids unconditionally, and sharing Christ in daily life.
Activities include Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Gymnastics, Drama, Archery, Riflery, Crafts, Singing, Outdoor Living, Bible Study, Horseback, Guitar, and more. We have additional positions for activity directors, junior counselors, adventure staff, laundry staff, office staff, photojournalists, drivers, and food service staff.
Base counselor salaries begin at $205/week plus food and lodging. Counselors live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Internship opportunities are available. Employment runs early June through mid-August. Counselors must be 18 and finished with their freshman year of college.

Camp Crestridge

Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Position Available: Junior Counselor

Salary Range: $150/week + room and board

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com

Website: www.ridgecrestcamps.com

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is Camp Crestridge for Girls. This incredible summer camp offers unique experiences just 20 minutes east of Asheville, North Carolina. The camp staff are passionate about helping campers grow the whole self: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Opportunities for paid ministry are available in many different areas. We have a strong need for excellent Junior Counselors who are excited about learning and responsibility. The role of a Junior Counselor is rooted in service, loving kids unconditionally, and sharing Christ in daily life.
Activities include Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Gymnastics, Drama, Archery, Riflery, Crafts, Singing, Outdoor Living, Bible Study, Horseback, Guitar, and more. We have additional positions for activity directors, counselors, adventure staff, laundry staff, office staff, photojournalists, drivers, and food service staff.
Base "Jet" salaries begin at $145/week plus food and lodging. Jets live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Employment runs early June through mid-August. Jets must be 18 and finished with their senior year of high school.

Camp Ridgecrest

Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $210-220/week + room and board

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com

Website: www.ridgecrestcamps.com

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is Camp Ridgecrest for Boys. This incredible summer camp offers unique experiences just 20 minutes east of Asheville, North Carolina. The camp staff are passionate about helping campers grow the whole self: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Opportunities for paid ministry are available in many different areas. The greatest need is for camp counselors. The role of a counselor is rooted in service, loving kids unconditionally, and sharing Christ in daily life.
Activities include Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Weight Lifting, Archery, Riflery, Crafts, Rocketry, Outdoor Living, Bible Study, Horseback, Guitar, and more. We have additional positions for activity directors, junior counselors, adventure staff, laundry staff, office staff, photojournalists, drivers, and food service staff.
Base counselor salaries begin at $205/week plus food and lodging. Counselors live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Internship opportunities are available. Employment runs early June through mid-August. Counselors must be 18 and finished with their freshman year of college.

Camp Ridgecrest

Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Position Available: Junior Counselor

Salary Range: $150/week + room and board

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com

Website: www.ridgecrestcamps.com

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is Camp Ridgecrest for Boys. This incredible summer camp offers unique experiences just 20 minutes east of Asheville, North Carolina. The camp staff are passionate about helping campers grow the whole self: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Opportunities for paid ministry are available in many different areas. We have a strong need for excellent Junior Counselors who are excited about learning and responsibility. The role of a Junior Counselor is rooted in service, loving kids unconditionally, and sharing Christ in daily life.
Activities include Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Weight Lifting, Archery, Riflery, Crafts, Rocketry, Outdoor Living, Bible Study, Horseback, Guitar, and more. We have additional positions for activity directors, counselors, adventure staff, laundry staff, office staff, photojournalists, drivers, and food service staff.
Base JC salaries begin at $145/week plus food and lodging. Junior Counselors live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Employment runs from early June to mid-August. JC's must be 18 and finished with their senior year of high school.

Sandy Hill Camp

Located: North East, Maryland

Position Available: Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $2400 plus

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: Info@SandyHillCamp.com

Website: www.SandyHillCamp.com

Come experience the Summer Of A Lifetime while being a positive role model on our beautiful 211 acre facility on the upper Chesapeake Bay.
Cabin counselors have primary responsibility for the health, safety, fun, and personal development of eight or nine campers each week. You will assist with activities throughout the day and sleep in the cabins with campers at night.
Staff have nearly all of their WEEKENDS OFF, and Sandy Hill organizes weekend staff trips to NYC, DC, amusement parks and the beach.

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia

Position Available: Adventure Counselor

Salary Range: $1,500+

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@camphiddenmeadows.com

Website: www.camphiddenmeadows.com

Live, work and play with campers ages 10-16. Instruct adventure activities.
Activities include caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center.
Super fun summer, room, board, and time off in the wild and wonderful West Virginia.

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia

Position Available: Activities Coordinators

Salary Range: $1,600+

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@camphiddenmeadows.com

Website: www.camphiddenmeadows.com

Responsible for scheduling all activities for both campers and staff members. Provide oversight of the day-to-day aspects of activity areas and teaching activities.
Activities include caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center.
Super fun summer, room, board, and time off in the beautiful wild and wonderful West Virginia.

Camp Cayuga

Located: Located in the Pocono Mountains, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Senior Staff/ Supervisor positions

Salary Range: $2500 + depending on experience

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: info@campcayuga.com

Website: www.campcayuga.com

Camp Cayuga is a traditional coed camp for boys & girls ages 5 to 15. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania about 3 hours from New York City & Philadelphia. Family owned and operated since 1964, Cayuga caters to children of the ages 5 to 15. ACA accredited. Diversified program features over 60 daily activities.
Comfortable cabins with bathrooms. Modern facilities: 2 pools; private lake; 10 tennis courts; equestrian center with 25 horses; 2 gyms; skateboard park; staff lounge with high-speed internet access. Our staff is comprised of 135 members who are college students, college graduates, teachers, and coaches. You'll have a great time at Cayuga.
Division Directors, Program Directors, Nurses, Chefs, Directors for Lake and Pool, Horsemanship, Flying Trapeze, Adventure & Wilderness, Creative and Performing Arts, Evening Activities and Special Events, Intercamp Games and Trips, Administrative Staff, Bus Drivers and Tutors.
Meet children and high-caliber staff members from around the world! Room, board, and laundry services are provided. New staff lounge provides opportunity for high-speed internet access. Receive a good salary and tips/gratuities are permitted! Free camp tuition for children of Senior Staff Members.

Camp Cayuga

Located: Located in the Pocono Mountains, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1600 - $2500 depending on experience

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: info@campcayuga.com

Website: www.campcayuga.com

Camp Cayuga is a traditional coed camp for boys & girls ages 5 to 15. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania about 3 hours from New York City & Philadelphia. Family owned and operated since 1964, Cayuga caters to children of the ages 5 to 15. ACA accredited. Diversified program features over 60 daily activities.
Comfortable cabins with bathrooms. Modern facilities: 2 pools; private lake; 10 tennis courts; equestrian center with 25 horses; 2 gyms; skateboard park; staff lounge with high-speed internet access. Our staff is comprised of 135 members who are college students, college graduates, teachers, and coaches. You'll have a great time at Cayuga.
BENEFITS: Meet children and high-caliber staff members from around the world! Room, board, and laundry services are provided. New staff lounge provides opportunity for high-speed internet access. Receive a good salary and tips/gratuities are permitted! Free camp tuition for children of Senior Staff Members.
We offer a huge array of activities including sports, waterfront, creative arts, performing arts, equestrian programs, adventure & wilderness, trapeze and circus acts.

Camp Lake Greeley

Located: Greeley, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1300-2000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lakegreeley.com

Website: www.lakegreeley.com

Lake Greeley Camp is a traditional, co-ed sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are looking to hire 100+ counselors/ instructors for the upcoming summer. We need top caliber college-age students who enjoy working with children between the ages of 6-15.
Archery, Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Basketball, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance, Fabric Factory, Field Hockey, Fishing, Football, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Music, Nature, Newspaper, Photography, Radio, Riflery, Rock Climbing.
Rocketry, Roller Blading, Roller/Street Hockey, Sailing, Singing, Soccer, Softball, Swim Recreation, Volleyball, Weights, Windsurfing, Woodworking and Zip-line. Adventure Activities, ATVs, Ceramics, River Rafting, Biking Trips, Flying Trapeze, Gymnastics, Horseback; English/Western, Scuba Diving, Swim Instruction, Tennis and Theater.
In addition to your salary, you will receive free board, 3 meals a day, free laundry service and tipping is permitted.

Lochearn Camp for Girls

Located: On Lake Fairlee, Post Mills, Vermont

Position Available: Counselor/Instructor

Salary Range: $2100-2500

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@lochearncamp.com

Website: www.lochearncamp.com

Live in a cabin of 4-8 girls, become their friend and mentor and help assure that each girl's adjustment to camp is successful and that the group works together with respect and consideration.
Teach one or more activities from our selection of over 35 activities in the arts, land sports, water sports, English riding, outdoor adventure, leadership training.
Benefits: extensive training in coaching, counseling, and character education; earn academic credit for your experience; daily transportation provided into town for staff days off.
Requirements: substance free community; must have strong activity skills and related certifications in activities you will be teaching; must be at least l8 years old, outgoing, positive, well-adjusted, and be able to work well as a team-player!

Hidden Valley Camp

Located: Freedom, Maine

Position Available: Counselor and Instructor

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summer@hiddenvalleycamp.com

Website: www.hiddenvalleycamp.com/content/4014/Staff

Join our coed, international, community for campers ages 8 to 14 and make a positive impact on campers' lives. This peaceful environment, with 350 acres, a private lake and heated pool is in coastal Maine.
Non-competitive, elective schedules in English riding, ropes course, mt. biking, skateboarding, sports, stained glass, many other arts, theater, music, dance, llamas (yes, llamas!), farm animals, aquatics, trips and more!
All Counselors live in a cabin with 2-3 other counselors and care for 10-15 campers. Cabin life focuses on creating a community with a diverse group of campers, fostering individual growth and maintaining the cabin "family". Counselors also teach 4 periods each day in a variety of program areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with children, desire to make an impact on others, ability to create a communal living environment. Experience with problem solving, conflict resolution and teaching a plus.

Camp Lohikan

Located: Lake Como, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Instructors/Counselors

Salary Range: $1500-3000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lohikan.com

Website: www.lohikan.com/staffrec.htm

400 Summer Camp Jobs Available! Camp Lohikan is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls of the ages 6 to 15. We feature instruction in 65+ daily activities and a supportive, nurturing camp community where the safety and the happiness of our campers is the highest priority.
BENEFITS: Travel allowance is available. Tipping is permitted. Room, board and laundry services are provided. Pre and post camp employment is available. Staff lounge with high-speed internet access is available to staff.
Summer Jobs Include: Team Sports, Individual Sports, Waterfront, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Horseback Riding, Adventure & Wilderness Programs, Extreme Sports, Circus Acts, Media Arts and Support Staff.

Camp Cheerio YMCA

Located: High Point, North Carolina

Position Available: Climbing, Equestrian, and Aquatics Directors

Salary Range: $185 and up depending on experience

Type: Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions

Contact: director@campcheerio.org

Website: www.campcheerio.org

Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia!
Free Room/Board and Laundry, too!
Looking for dedicated and enthusiastic staff to make a positive difference in the life of a child.

Brown Ledge Camp

Located: Colchester, Vermont

Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor

Salary Range: Competitive camp salary

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: blc@brownledge.org

Website: www.brownledge.org

Looking for instructors/counselors at variety of levels. Prefer hunter/jumper experience. Program has 39 horses, drill team and shows. Ability to participate in all activities - Waterskiing, sailing, swimming, diving, kayaking, canoeing, theatre arts (3 plays per week), archery, tennis, riflery, trips, etc.
Campers range from beginners to those who can jump 3 foot fences. Program teaches both riding and stable management components.
Programs offers unusual levels of freedom and responsibility to campers and staff. Self-directed program allows campers to attend activities they wish, when they wish, for as long as they wish. No schedules. No sign-ups. Just go. Much one-on-one instruction. Beautiful location. Great facilities and equipment.
180 campers, aged 10 to 17, live in small cabins with each other, but without a staff member. Staff live with other staff. Staff are given much discretion in running program. Camp has relaxed, fun and friendly yet active, inspiring and achievement oriented atmosphere.

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor/Horseback/Arts and Craft

Salary Range: $1500-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: ilcnigel@aol.com

Website: www.independentlake.com

No curfew
Great food
No uniform
Tattoos and Piecings allowed

Camp Nashoba North

Located: Raymond, Maine

Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor

Salary Range: $1,700 - $2,300

Type: Coed Camp with Residential and Day Sessions

Contact: nashobafun@gmail.com

Website: www.campnashoba.com

Camp Nashoba North is in search of qualified English horseback riding instructors for beginner through advanced levels and stables helpers. Camp Nashoba North gives riders the opportunity to have a hands-on intensive riding experience.
Our picturesque facilities include four riding arenas and two stables that house 28 horses & ponies.
Nashoba offers a diverse array of activities in a modern setting located in the beautiful Sebago Lake region of southern Maine, 2.5 hours north of Boston. We are more than just horses! Activities include watersports, landsports, performing arts, hiking,

Grier Summer Camp

Located: Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $2400

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: bestcamp@grier.org

Website: www.bestcamp.org

General Counselor for girls only traditional camp
Lead/Teach activities in art related areas

Grier Summer Camp

Located: Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Riding Instructor

Salary Range: $2500

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: bestcamp@grier.org

Website: www.bestcamp.org

Must have experience teaching riding, English Hunt Seat

Camp Tall Timbers

Located: High View, West Virginia

Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor

Salary Range: $1200-1800

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: funCamp@aol.com

Website: www.camptalltimbers.com

Assist or direct horseback riding program
Be a cabin counselor
English and/ or Western experience preferred

Camp Arrowhead for Boys

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina

Position Available: Summer Horseback Director

Salary Range: competitive pay- dep upon exp

Type: Residential Summer Camp for Boys

Contact: info@camparrowhead.org

Website: www.camparrowhead.org

Main duties include managing a barn of 12-14 horses, 1 assistant and 10 crazy boys wanting to ride horses each activity period. Horse medical care experience is a plus.
Must be creative, flexible, and able to leap tall buildings in a single jump. Prior horseback management experience is necessary. Must be willing to serve with your heart and take on new challenges daily.
Benefits include: Weekly Salary, Lodging, MealsPro deals, a great tan, 100+ new friends. Ability to board your personal horse.

Camptown Theater Workshop

Located: Camptown, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor

Salary Range: Varies

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: camp@ballibay.com

Website: www.camptowntheaterworkshop.com

Seeking: Horseback Riding Instructor
We welcome international applicants through the Camp America and Bunac summer camp staffing programs.

Camp Sandy Cove for Boys and Girls

Located: High View, West Virginia

Position Available: Activity Staff

Salary Range: $175+

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: campinfo@sandycove.org

Website: www.campsandycove.org

Teaching 6 activity periods daily, assist with evening program
Specialized instruction in horseback riding, archery, skateboarding, hockey, tennis, general sports

Camp Nashoba Day

Located: Littleton, Massachusetts

Position Available: Counselors

Salary Range: 1,800.00 +

Type: Coed Day Camp

Contact: campnashoba@gmail.com

Website: www.campnashobaday.com

Full-time for 8 weeks + Monday -Friday
Variety of openings teaching children ages 4-14
Watersports, landsports, riding, art, theater, dance, swimming, tennis and more.

Camp Nashoba Day

Located: Littleton, Massachusetts

Position Available: Riding Instructor

Salary Range: 2,500.00+

Type: Coed Day Camp

Contact: campnashoba@gmail.com

Website: www.campnashobaday.com

Teach English equitation to beginner through advanced levels.
Small lesson size. Full-time working with experienced instructors.
Experienced hunter-jumper background is required.

Camp Pecometh

Located: Centreville, Maryland

Position Available: Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $1,600 for summer

Type: Christian Coed Summer Camp with Overnight and Day Camp Sessions

Contact: campinfo@pecometh.org

Website: www.pecometh.org

Join us for an 8-week summer program (Early June through early August)
Activities include archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, crabbing, challenge course, dance, drama, games, horseback riding, swimming, zip line, sailing, sports, and water sports.
Must be over 18 years of age. Room, board, laundry, and staff training provided. See our website to apply online.

YMCA Camp Foss

Located: Strafford, New Hampshire

Position Available: Asst. Horseback Riding Director

Salary Range: $240-350/wk

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: jkimball@yogm.org

Website: www.campfoss.org

Room, board, and staff training
Working with 8-10 young women in a cabin setting for 7 weeks
Activities include: archery, ropes, swimming, tennis, drama, A & C's, climbing tower, and more

Fairview Lake YMCA Camp

Located: Newton, New Jersey

Position Available: Ranch Counselor / Director

Salary Range: $1,500-4,000

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: fairviewlake@metroymcas.org

Website: www.fairviewlakeymca.org

Teach children how to ride horses or to improve the ability/knowledge of experienced riders.
Responsible for all aspects of our horseback riding program.
Cabin responsibilities & Barn chores

Forrestel Farm Riding & Sports Camp

Located: Medina, New York

Position Available: Riding Counselor

Salary Range: Starting at $1500+

Type: Coed and Girls' Camp with Residential and Day Camp Sessions

Contact: summer@forrestel.com

Website: www.forrestel.com

Instructors / Counselors experienced in hunt seat equitation, dressage or eventing. Able to instruct beginners through intermediate riders. 800 acre working farm in Western New York.

Camp Hilltop

Located: Hancock, New York

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: Varies

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: hilltop@hancock.net

Website: www.camphilltop.com

Looking for people who want to make a difference in the life of a child.
9 Week contract including 1 week of orientation and 8 weeks of camp.
Looking for: waterfront staff, horse staff, outdoor adventure staff, arts and enrichment staff, sports staff.

Middlesex County Camp

Located: Moodus, Connecticut

Position Available: Horse Director and Assistant Horse Director

Salary Range: $1200-2000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@middlesexcountycamp.org

Website: www.middlesexcountycamp.org

Join us for a 10-week summer program
Teach horseback riding to campers
Three 2-hour sessions per day

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp

Located: Chesterfield, New Hampshire

Position Available: Riding Instructor / Lead Rider

Salary Range: $3000-4000 plus room, board and laundry

Type: Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16)

Contact: none- please call

Website: www.roadsendfarm.com

This job involves teaching English pleasure riding and/or leading small groups of girls on interesting and varied trail rides.
Applicant has to be comfortable and experienced on and around horses. Instructor credentials desired but certainly not necessary.
Enjoying the company of young people and possessing character traits worthy of their emulation are definite requirements for this position.

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