Horse Barn Hand - Part-time

Overview

The Water's Edge Equestrian Center Part-Time Barn Hand cares for all animals and maintains their environment by doing multiple hands-on tasks such as cleaning stalls, turning horses out to pasture, maintaining barn and run-in areas, along with feeding, and other facility duties. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work weekends along with some holidays. This person is dependable and enjoys a fast-paced work environment and has a friendly personality towards others.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water all barn animals (Horses, Cat, Pot-Bellied Pig)
• Clean stalls and run-ins
• Clean water troughs, buckets, and feed pans
• Turn horses out to pasture and herd management safety
• Check horses for injuries or illnesses
• Maintain cleanliness and function of barn and other areas of the center
• Must work well with children as we do lessons and rides all year and horse camps during the summer months
• Willingness to take clients out on trail rides, assist in ring rides, and lessons
• Tacking and untacking of horses
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience with horses is a MUST
• Riding experience is a MUST
• Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• An even temperament and ability to work with animals.
• Knowledge of basic horse handling and care.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• Must know signs of illnesses in horses
  
  

Salary Range

Starting from USD $13.00/Hr.