2025 Equine Professional Apprentice
Develop your horsemanship and leadership skills
The Equine Professional Apprentice Program is designed for the aspiring equine professional looking to gain experience, professional skills and spiritual mentorship in a Christ centered equestrian program. Apprentices will develop skills desirable in all fields of the professional horse world. In their time at Warm Beach Horsemanship, they will grow in their horse handling, training, and management skills as well as in their understanding of industry standards in horse care, safety, and education. Days will be spent working alongside horsemanship staff and mentors to gain real world experience and build a strong resume. Apprentices will receive a Certificate of Completion as well as a Letter of Recommendation from a program director at the completion of this program.
Program Goals:
The Equine Professional Apprentice program is designed to help participants grow professionally and spiritually. Participants can expect to grow personally in the following ways:
- Develop a servant’s heart
- Grow in relationship with Christ
- Develop skill in horse handling, training and basic first aid
- Share mastered skills with other apprentices
- Assist in leading riding lessons and trail rides
- Plan curriculum and devotionals
- Assume a variety of supervised leadership roles
- Develop healthy relationships, relational skills, character, and healthy work values
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for the Equine Professional Apprentice program are the following:
- Age 16 or older by the beginning of their selected session
- Have a desire to study the life of Jesus Christ
- Seeking to grow in a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Have a love for horses and youth
- Be eager for personal growth
- Be in good physical condition
- Displays strong riding foundation with basic balanced position (present a Level 2 CHA riding Certificate or Pony Club D-2 rating).
- Send three recommendation letters: one from a Christian Worker, one from a Teacher, and one from a Personal Friend who is over 18 years old.
Each Equine Professional Apprentice must attend training days and remain for the session. Participants will go home on the weekends. The program will consist of 5 training days and 8 weeks of practical experience and apprenticeship. Special exceptions may be granted for time-off or unavailability for the whole duration of the session. Applicants may indicate interest in extending their apprenticeship into the Fall season.
Cost & Application
June 23 - August 22, 2025
$1500
Includes: 3 days of training, a week break (July 27-Aug 3), and 8 weeks of apprenticeship experience, spiritual mentoring and professional development. Room and board provided during the week, but not during the weekends.
Contact the Personnel Department for more information or questions at 360-216-4262
Horsemanship Leadership
The staff are passionate for sharing the love of God through professional horsemanship instruction. They believe in the amazing ability of horses and horse related activities to nurture the potential in each person. The staff are active in one or more professional associations such as Certified Horsemanship Association, American Vaulting Association, United States Equestrian Federation, and United States Pony Club.
Lisa Tremain
Horsemanship Director
Lisa Tremain is the Warm Beach Camp Horsemanship Director, a role she has held since 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Lisa grew up competing in Eventing, Dressage, and Mounted Games. Along with her background in New Zealand and United States Pony Clubs, she is certified with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) as a Level 4 Riding Instructor and received the CHA Region 1 Instructor of the Year Award in 2021. Her focus is on teaching students to work in harmony with horses, emphasizing effective communication to unlock their joint potential. Lisa believes horses help riders to experience God's unconditional love, hope, and acceptance.
Aly Arnold
Barn Manager
Aly has been riding and working with horses since she was 12; she knew immediately that it would be a passion and never looked back. She attended college and attained two bachelor's degrees in Equine Studies (Barn Management Track) along with a degree in Equine Facilitated Therapeutics. After college, she traveled to Florida and worked on a warmblood breeding and training facility where she worked under several Grand Prix Dressage and Show Jumping Trainers. She is rated in Pony Club and has worked in several barns managing, training and teaching. Aly's passion for showing God's love through the care of the horses and fostering healthy relationships with students and volunteers is what brought her to Warm Beach.
Meg Rudy
Assistant Horsemanship Director
Meg joined the Warm Beach Horsemanship team in April of 2023. She has enjoyed working with the Warm Beach Pony Club after 7 years devoted to service in equestrian summer camps. With her background in the United States Pony Clubs and Young Riders (Area VII), she has also been certified with CHA as a Level 4 Instructor. Bringing her passion for teaching and building an intentional barn culture, Meg is dedicated to the unique ministry that exists in the space we share with horses and is looking forward to growing together in Christ.