Wichita Riding Academy, Inc. Internship Program

02/03/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP @ WICHITA RIDING ACADEMY

A great opportunity for individuals seeking to become more involved in the horse industry. Assist with prepping horses for lessons, teaching, grooming, training horses, and other programs. A world of opportunity to LEARN and become engaged in the horse business. Good work ethic, positive, friendly attitude, common sense, polite, and respectful to horses and people. Must be willing to adapt to our routine and methods. Must enjoy working with horses and people~ Approximate work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can select to work 5 or 6 days a week. Will be reflected in your pay. Live right on the farm, all housing expenses paid. Looking for someone with a "teamwork" attitude who is dependable, responsible, honest/trustworthy, and self-motivated. Must also have a strong work ethic and a true love of the horses. No smoking, drugs, or drinking. NO pets. Duties include feeding, turnouts, riding, barn housekeeping, lunging, grooming, show grooming, clipping, daily care, and management. Helping with camps and lessons, grooming, tacking, and helping at shows. Must be flexible and able to roll with the flow. Assisting in teaching lessons and working with our trainers. Lessons for interns each week. Start and stop dates are negotiable. Opportunities for full-time employment may be available. The start date end of May.

Must have equine experience, be physically able to work in cold and hot weather, lift over 75 lbs. a Good upbeat attitude. Please submit a resume, a video of you riding, and 3 references.
Accommodation
Mobile Home with 3 bedrooms, shared with other girls. Home is on-site. Washer and dryer, dishwasher, TV. Storm Shetler. All utilities paid, WiFi is available in the barn.
Job Benefits
Bi-weekly paycheck, Fun and positive atmosphere to work in. Work along side seasons successful professionals. Opportunity to ride & school horses

Wichita Riding Academy, Inc.
10727 E 39th St. S
Derby, KS 67037
[email protected]
316.651.0876

Come find out what a hidden gem Kansas is.

01/26/2026

12/11/2025

Ready to hire 2026 Summer Camp instructors! Please email Cheryl if you are interested.

[email protected]
Summer camp is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. It is a day camp, so kids go home at night.

Salary plus housing and commission if you wish to work teaching lessons.

10/26/2025

Current opening for an Intern. Now through December. Contact us at [email protected]. Housing is available.

04/30/2025

04/01/2025

We have one spot left for a fantastic intern this summer. If interested, contact us as soon as possible. Don't miss out on a summer of fun and learning.

02/25/2025

Kansas horse owners: There has been confusion regarding the new requirement of a negative Coggins test. To clarify, a negative Coggins test is required for horses participating in showing or judging contests or other type of public display, including but not limited to team roping, penning, barrel racing, rodeo or other performance events. This can include events like playdays, saddle club shows, gymkhanas, rodeos, jackpots, or other organized group events with a judging, competition, or public display component.

The responsibility lies on the horse owner to follow this requirement. Event organizers have the authority to ask participants to verify their current Coggins test and are encouraged to do so, but this is not required by event organizers.

A negative Coggins test is valid for a 12-month period.

To read the regulation in full, go to: https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11378

02/13/2025

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