PRE mare, 3 years old, black-and-white, 1.59 stockmaß - Application for an Apprenticeship as a Riding Horse Specialist
Dear Future Trainer, Dear Future Trainer,
I am writing to apply for an apprenticeship as a riding horse specialist leading to a long-term, permanent position.
My name is PECAS HML, and I’d like to tell you a little more about myself and my qualifications: I am a PRE mare, born in May 2023, currently standing about 1.59 m tall, and I’m a black-and-white roan. Although I’ve already been told that my current coat color probably won’t last.
I successfully completed my “elementary school” years with my breeder. I’ve already mastered the basics of horse life: People are generally nice, halters aren’t a reason to panic, you can lift my feet off the ground one at a time, and I know how to behave in everyday horse life.
I’ve also gained some initial professional experience in the areas of business travel and workplace mobility: I’m familiar with both horse trailers and transporters—so I’ve already discovered that you can get in, get out somewhere else, and, surprisingly, the world looks completely different there.
Now I think it’s time for the next chapter of my life. I’d like to start an apprenticeship as a riding instructor!
I believe I’m perfectly suited for this profession: I’m an exceptionally sweet, friendly young woman—curious, eager to learn, and ready to significantly expand my currently rather limited expertise.
My future schedule would gladly include subjects such as:
– Lunge work for beginners – Saddle and bridle basics – “What does that person up there actually want from me?” – Walk, trot, and eventually canter with a rider – Riding straight ahead for advanced riders – First excursions into the big, wide world – And, of course, breaks and treats—an area where I already have some prior experience.
Naturally, I don’t have any professional experience yet. But I come straight from the breeder, am full of energy, and bring my own little head full of good ideas.
My social skills and ability to work in a team have also already been thoroughly tested. I grew up in a herd, know the rules of equine social life, and know when to step in—and when it’s better to pretend I didn’t see a thing.
I also have some initial experience in childcare: I’ve occasionally been allowed to help look after the foals of the broodmares. This means that, in addition to being a team player, I bring a sense of responsibility and some initial knowledge of nurturing young talent. Whether my supervision always met the mothers’ expectations, however, is not part of this job reference.
Therefore, I’m not looking for a ready-made job, but rather for someone who enjoys training a young PRE mare herself and working with her to figure out where her professional journey will take her.
My long-term career goal?
A well-behaved riding horse, a best friend, and perhaps someday an indispensable “Employee of the Month.”
I would be delighted to receive an invitation to meet in person.
