A limited number of working students are accepted. It is a serious commitment and responsibility to be accepted as a working student. Working students are often looked up to as 'role model's' for the younger riders and other clients. Working students are to be courteous, polite and well mannered. They are to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this philosophy.

Applicants should be self-motivated, self-disciplined, dependable and organized. Applicants must have their parent's permission, prior to being considered or accepted as a working student.

The working students gain valuable insight and the hands-on experiences to possibly look towards the future with a successful career in the equine industry. They work along side and learn from a staff of proven equine professionals, including trainers, instructors, judges, appraisers, farriers and veterinarians.

Working students take an active role in stable management, equine nutrition, first aid, grooming, tacking/untacking, equipment care and general equine care. Working students may be asked to ride, school or hack during their work hours at the sole discretion of Payne Farm Too management. No additional credits are given.

The farm and various equine professionals associated with the farm's operation are happy to provide references for working students who have successfully completed the program.

It is suggested that working students arrive fifteen minutes before their scheduled work time. This allows them a few moments to get settled and be prepared to begin their working obligation on time.

Working students should be properly attired in a professional fashion. Tube tops, short shorts, lude, crude or suggestive clothing is unacceptable. Working students are encouraged to bring a change of clothes in case they get wet, dirty, hot or cold. A second floor location will be provided each work day for their duffle bag, back pack, lunch cooler, etc. All items are to be taken home at the end of each work day. Working students are responsible for their own lunch, drinks and snacks.

For each hour worked, the working student will be credited 10 points. Each 50 point credit will entitle the working student to one riding lesson. There is no cash value to points or credits. Riding lessons may be scheduled on a non-working day or special permission may be granted for a lesson after the work day. Generally speaking, working students are not permitted to schedule riding lessons during their work time. Working students who are interested in attending horse shows, hunter paces, fox hunts, etc. must make arrangements with their trainer and parent(s) before signing up.

In the event that a working student needs to adjust the schedule, they must obtain prior approval from Payne Farm Too. It will be the responsibility of the working student to find a replacement to work for them and notify Payne Farm Too of the change. Parents who allow their child(ren) to be working student(s) are ultimately responsible to make sure there is strict compliance with the guidelines, schedule, food and clothes. Working students who do not show up, or follow their agreed upon working schedule with the barn will receive one warning. The second offense will incur a strict penalty and if a third offense occurs the working student will be terminated and may be subject to a cash penalty fee.

The farm depends on the schedule with their working students.