What is the program about?
The Working Student Program at Boulder Pointe is designed to provide a fun and educational opportunity for our students to learn more about horsemanship. We feel it is important to teach students about the importance of commitment and responsibility, in a simulation of a real-life work experience. For adult students, it is a place to come and enjoy the company of other horse enthusiasts and feel like a kid again, while contributing to our community.
This is a supplemental educational opportunity available to students already taking lessons. Students sign up for work opportunities and gain valuable experience in the equine industry, on and off the horse. Working Students learn important skills such as: working on a team and independently, responsibility, time management, work ethic, problem solving, patience, leadership and self-confidence. A Working Student's efforts are graded and there is an opportunity to earn rewards.
Many Working Students are working for references to obtain a job in the equine industry or other fields in the future, or services, and to learn all aspects of horse management. Working Students will work alongside a staff of proven equine professionals to fine-tune and expand on their riding, training and horsemanship skills. Boulder Pointe management and various equine professionals associated with the operation of Boulder Pointe are happy to provide references for Working Students who have successfully demonstrated their proficiency in our program.
Am I eligible to be a Working Student?
To be eligible for the Working Student Program, applicants must:
CHORE LEADER
Complete chores alone, without supervision (approx. 2 1/2 hours). Minimum of 1 day per week.
CHORE ASSISTANT
Assist Chore Leader with chores (approx. 2 1/2 hours). Minimum of 1 day per week.
BIRTHDAY PARTY HELP
Assist with tacking up and leading horses during party (approx. 2 hours). Minimum of 1 Saturday per month.
CAMP HELP
Assist with horses/campers when camps are taking place throughout the summer (approx. 3-7 hours).
INSTRUCTOR IN TRAINING (IIT)
Assist Trainers during lessons (approx. 1 hour). Minimum of 1 day per week.
GENERAL BARN TASKS
Perform general cleaning duties around the barn/farm (approx. 2 hours). Minimum of 1 day per month.
Rewards - HOOF POINTES
At Boulder Pointe we believe that part of the educational experience is a rewards program we call HOOF POINTES. This program is designed to foster an excellent work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility, as well as give you the knowledge and experience to go on to different jobs at Boulder Pointe or other equine endeavors.
HOOF POINTE rewards will be established and reviewed on an individual basis. We take many things into consideration with each Working Student, including age, experience, level of responsibility and knowledge of horses/Boulder Pointe.
HOOF POINTES can be applied toward: current Lessons, rental rides, locker rentals, horse leases and board
Terms & Conditions:
All terms & conditions stated above may be changed or modified at any time to best meet the needs of Boulder Pointe Equestrian & Event Center, LLC.
How do I start?
The program is space limited and interested candidates are required to apply. Click the link below to fill out an application
Future Link to:
There will be another page for enrolled working students to sign up for shifts.
The Working Student Program at Boulder Pointe is designed to provide a fun and educational opportunity for our students to learn more about horsemanship. We feel it is important to teach students about the importance of commitment and responsibility, in a simulation of a real-life work experience. For adult students, it is a place to come and enjoy the company of other horse enthusiasts and feel like a kid again, while contributing to our community.
This is a supplemental educational opportunity available to students already taking lessons. Students sign up for work opportunities and gain valuable experience in the equine industry, on and off the horse. Working Students learn important skills such as: working on a team and independently, responsibility, time management, work ethic, problem solving, patience, leadership and self-confidence. A Working Student's efforts are graded and there is an opportunity to earn rewards.
Many Working Students are working for references to obtain a job in the equine industry or other fields in the future, or services, and to learn all aspects of horse management. Working Students will work alongside a staff of proven equine professionals to fine-tune and expand on their riding, training and horsemanship skills. Boulder Pointe management and various equine professionals associated with the operation of Boulder Pointe are happy to provide references for Working Students who have successfully demonstrated their proficiency in our program.
Am I eligible to be a Working Student?
To be eligible for the Working Student Program, applicants must:
- Be a minimum of 12 years old (requires approval signatures from Boulder Pointe and parents, who must agree to provide reliable transportation)
- If under the age of 14, please check with Boulder Pointe Staff to ensure an adult will be present before signing up for a shift. If a Boulder Pointe Staff member is not present, the Working Student would need their parent/guardian present.
- Maintain good grades in school
- Be enrolled in the Boulder Pointe lesson program
- Have reliable transportation to and from the barn on their shift and lesson days
- Be comfortable handling and bridling almost all the horses in the barn
- Be dependable, responsible and hard working
- Be POSITIVE, KIND and HELPFUL
CHORE LEADER
Complete chores alone, without supervision (approx. 2 1/2 hours). Minimum of 1 day per week.
CHORE ASSISTANT
Assist Chore Leader with chores (approx. 2 1/2 hours). Minimum of 1 day per week.
BIRTHDAY PARTY HELP
Assist with tacking up and leading horses during party (approx. 2 hours). Minimum of 1 Saturday per month.
CAMP HELP
Assist with horses/campers when camps are taking place throughout the summer (approx. 3-7 hours).
INSTRUCTOR IN TRAINING (IIT)
Assist Trainers during lessons (approx. 1 hour). Minimum of 1 day per week.
GENERAL BARN TASKS
Perform general cleaning duties around the barn/farm (approx. 2 hours). Minimum of 1 day per month.
Rewards - HOOF POINTES
At Boulder Pointe we believe that part of the educational experience is a rewards program we call HOOF POINTES. This program is designed to foster an excellent work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility, as well as give you the knowledge and experience to go on to different jobs at Boulder Pointe or other equine endeavors.
HOOF POINTE rewards will be established and reviewed on an individual basis. We take many things into consideration with each Working Student, including age, experience, level of responsibility and knowledge of horses/Boulder Pointe.
HOOF POINTES can be applied toward: current Lessons, rental rides, locker rentals, horse leases and board
Terms & Conditions:
- Failure to show up for a Chore Leader shift – dismissal from the program
- Failure to get a replacement for a missed chore shift – a deduction in your pointes equal to the shift you are working (example: missing a shift assisting the chore person = deduction of 5 HOOF POINTES from your account)
- Failure to complete all tasks assigned – POINTES deducted from the shift determined by how much is left undone
- HOOF POINTES cannot be redeemed individually
- HOOF POINTES/Coupon Codes cannot be traded/given away
- HOOF POINTES can only be redeemed by the working student who earned them
- Please be sure to complete all necessary steps to ensure HOOF POINTES are earned, including signing up for shifts via Acuity, completing all tasks to the best of your ability, signing in and out for shifts by using individual Hoof Step document, submitting Hoof Step document at the end of the month, submitting correct form to redeem HOOF POINTES,
All terms & conditions stated above may be changed or modified at any time to best meet the needs of Boulder Pointe Equestrian & Event Center, LLC.
How do I start?
The program is space limited and interested candidates are required to apply. Click the link below to fill out an application
Future Link to:
- Read and acknowledge Barn Rules
- Read and acknowledge COVID Policy
- Working Student Application, Agreement and Release Form
There will be another page for enrolled working students to sign up for shifts.