Stable Assistant

REPORTS TO:

STABLE STAFF SUPERVISOR STATUS: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLYThe stable assistant acts as an overall assistant to the stable staff supervisor. Tuition and other benefits available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with general stable procedures, which include but are not limited to:

Daily cleaning of stalls.

Feeding and watering of horses, including removing ice and filling of water buckets.

Sweeping of aisles, wash racks, breezeways and entryways.

Lifting/moving bales of hay and bags of shavings and grain.

Turnouts, including stallions and young and unpredictable horses.

Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence, including leading, grooming, picking hooves, haltering horses and putting horse blankets on and off.

Maintaining safety procedures when working with all horses.

Assisting with/holding horses for veterinary, dentist or farrier work, as assigned.

Show preparation, including set up of temp stalls, distribution of bedding, equipment and horses, etc.

Cleaning of the stable, including washing walls and stalls, removing cobwebs and general cleaning.

Performs any other tasks which the Stable Staff Supervisor deems necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY

COMPETENCIES:

Experience in the above areas; good horsemanship skills required.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Shift options to be discussed during interview.

Organization, dedication, and the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

The desire to be a team player.

Ability to work efficiently and effectively with coworkers and perform tasks as scheduled.

Coursework in equine studies is a plus.

Must have the ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.

Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.