Duties Include:
– Feeding and watering horses according to their specific dietary needs
– Cleaning and maintaining stalls, including removing soiled bedding and replenishing fresh bedding
– Grooming horses, including brushing, bathing, and mane/tail care
– Exercising horses, such as turning them out to pasture or hand-walking
– Assisting with veterinary and farrier visits, including distracting horses for examinations or treatments
– Administering medications or supplements as directed by the rescue owners.
– Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the barn and surrounding areas
Horse experience will help, but we can also teach you everything you need to know.
Beneficial Qualifications:
– Experience working with horses in a professional setting
– Knowledge of horse care and handling techniques
– Ability to recognize signs of illness or injury in horses and take appropriate action
– Strong communication skills to effectively interact with other stable staff and horse owners
– Emergency management skills, including CPR and first aid training
– Leadership abilities to supervise other stable hands if necessary
Please note that this position may require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ability to work in all weather conditions is also necessary.
If you have a passion for horses and are dedicated to their well-being, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in the equine industry.
Please answer these questions in your application:
1. What is your experience with horses (even if only in movies or books).
2. Why do you think you would work well in our equine rescue?
3. Have you ever worked with a rescue horse before?
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 40 per week
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person