What are the responsibilities and job description for the OUTRIDER position at LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY?
Description:
Job Overview:
Opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours; Catches horses that get free during workouts; Contacts appropriate personnel when injuries occur; Enforces training and equipment regulations on the track; Works live racing when required.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols the racetrack during training and racing hours to look for debris and foreign objects;
- Opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours;
- Catches horses that get free during workouts;
- Contacts appropriate personnel when injuries occur;
- Enforces training and equipment regulations on the track;
- Leads horses in the post parade on to the racetrack;
- Ensures that mounts are properly maintained;
- Monitors skill-sets of exercise riders;
- Reports to leadership when there are infractions or disruptions to or by exercise riders breaking/not adhering to rules.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of work experience as an exercise rider and handling horses.
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Physical: Physical danger exists when riding and capturing loose horses.
