Duties:
- Perform various tasks related to horse care for 16 horses
- Feed prepared grain AM and PM, fill wall mounted hay nets
- Clean stalls daily, add bedding as needed
- Turn horses out and in from pasture, leading in pairs or groups of 3
- Maintain cleanliness of automatic waterers inside barn daily
- Scrub, dump, fill, remove ice from pasture water troughs as needed
- Observe horses for wounds or missing shoes when turning in from fields each day
- Blanketing of horses seasonally
Requirements:
- Previous experience with horses required
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Familiarity with horse care and husbandry practices
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that involve lifting and manual labor
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing farm needs
Please note that this job may require working on weekends or holidays depending on the needs of the farm. Ideal candidate would be able to work Sunday - Thursday with their weekend being Friday and Saturday. Farm has bathroom with full shower, kitchen with fridge, microwave, coffee and toaster oven, and a lounge. This position does not include housing.
If you are passionate about horses, enjoy working outdoors, and are eager to contribute to a thriving boarding operation, we encourage you to apply for this position. Paid trial day in lieu of traditional interview is encouraged to give candidate a real feel of the workload.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person