Requirements:

• Solid equine and barn experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills & personal integrity

• Ability to follow direction and work independently

• Self-directed and process-oriented 

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds for up to 10 feet and sustain aerobic activity for 30 consecutive minutes. 

• Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting

• Must be able to tolerate a variety of outdoor conditions, varying turf surfaces, air-conditioned buildings, and fluorescent lights. 

• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation, telephone conversation, and quiet sounds with or without aid. 

• Must be able to operate and use equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job.

• Exercise common sense and can take initiative to accomplish tasks and make decisions

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• Barn management software experience and willingness to utilize

• Experience working with people with disabilities

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feeding, mucking, grooming & turnout of all horses

• Communicating barn needs to Barn Manager

• Maintaining barn equipment, supply & feed inventory as needed

• Dispensing & applying prescribed medications and treatments as directed

• Assisting with vet visits, worming & shots

• Assisting with farrier scheduling & visits

 

Other Duties:​

• Help in special events as needed

• Other duties as assigned

 

Compensation:

• Schedule is flexible to needs of property, programming, equines, and weather conditions approximately 15-25 hours to start

• Generous hourly salary depending on experience

• Potential for growth