09/17/2026
# APPRENTICE HORSE TRAINER
# # # Alaska Horse Ranch —Houston, Alaska
Alaska Horse Ranch is looking for an **Apprentice Horse Trainer** who wants to learn and develop their skills in a professional horse-training and breeding environment.
This is a **hands-on position** working with horses of different ages and stages of training. You will learn our training system while working alongside experienced horsemen and women.
# # # What You Will Learn & Do
* Daily groundwork and handling of horses
* Working with young horses from the ground through riding
* Developing confidence, manners, balance, and responsiveness
* Assisting with starting and training young horses
* Working with mares, foals, and young stallions
* Grooming, feeding, turnout, and general horse care
* Maintaining a clean and safe barn and work areas
* Assisting with breeding and foaling activities
* Helping prepare horses for sale and evaluation
* Learning how to recognize and address training problems
* Following a consistent, progressive training program
# # # Our Training Philosophy
We believe horses should be given time to develop properly rather than being rushed.
Our young horses receive extensive groundwork and handling before progressing to riding. We focus on creating horses that are **safe, confident, willing, balanced, and well-mannered**.
You will have the opportunity to work with horses ranging from young foals to horses in advanced training.
# # # We Are Looking For Someone Who
* Has a genuine love and respect for horses
* Wants to make horse training a career
* Is willing to learn and take direction
* Is dependable and hardworking
* Pays attention to details
* Is patient with horses
* Is physically capable of working around horses and doing barn chores
* Understands that horse training requires consistency every day
* Is willing to learn proper horsemanship rather than taking shortcuts
**Previous horse experience is preferred, but the right person who is eager to learn may be considered.**
# # # The Opportunity
This is more than a barn job. It is an opportunity to **learn a complete horse-training program from the ground up** and gain experience with young horses, breeding stock, and riding horses.
Housing may be available for the right person.
**Alaska Horse Ranch**
Houston, Alaska
https://alaskahorseranch.com/
If you are serious about learning to train horses and want hands-on experience in a working horse operation, contact us with information about your horse experience and what you hope to learn.
This is a working ranch. If you can’t reach us please leave a voice message, text message or send an email to [email protected] .
