Horse Care

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago


Berryville, United States Yard and Groom Full time

Looking for feeder/groom. You must have experience handling and taking care of horses on a large scale. We have everything including ponies, retired show horses, broodmares, young stock, race horses both in training and repurposed. This position includes feeding both morning and evening. There are various stalls to clean, but most horses are outside in small groups. Feeding takes approximately 2 hours in the morning and 3 hours at night. Sometimes this is reversed depending on time of year and weather. Additionally, there are about 3 hours of grooming, bandaging, lunging, putting horse on walker, etc. A great job for someone who enjoys horses, but doesn't want a riding job. Perfect for retired horse person or could be a working student position to include instruction/coaching.

Requirements

This position could be part-time, depending on days/hours you are available. Compensation will be adjusted.

Required Key Skills
  • First-Aid
  • Handling Youngstock
  • Lunging
  • Bandaging
  • Trim/Pull
  • Sole Charge
Accommodation

The type of accommodations required will be considered in salary. There is the possibility of a house, apartment, or a small efficiency apartment.

Job Benefits

Definitely room for advancement and/or other work. If you own a horse, it can be kept here, however, board would also be a consideration regarding compensation package.

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