Experienced Groom

The Groom takes on full responsibility of the husbandry aspect of privately owned horses (8+) and works closely with the Barn Manager. This position will report directly to the Barn/Equine Manager but also be part of a collective team (including the owners and Farm Manager) that makes joint decisions on best practices and procedures.

• Turning out/bringing in horses
• Feeding
• Mucking and bedding stalls (to include drying and treating urine spots daily) and keeping dry lots mucked, swept, and raked.
• Scrubbing water buckets daily
• Dragging paddocks
• Keep barn fastidiously clean
• Groom horses
• Help manager with herd health and nutrition decisions
• Doctor horses
• Misc. horse related chores such as: cleaning brushes, cleaning tack, cleaning feed room, detailing equipment/gator, etc.
• Maintaining a pristine arena (including borders, footing, jump conditions, and course/pool setting)
• Helping with projects such as painting, cleaning other farm buildings (exterior), running errands, meeting contractors/delivery people, and otherwise finding yourself to be helpful and handy around the farm and its operations.
• Help maintain fences, automatic waters, winter pasture needs, barn repairs, and misc. Farm work.
• Maintain bridle paths and trails (may include mucking, trail trimming, etc.)
• Keep hot walker clean and functioning
• Occasional record keeping
• Pitching in with farm projects, events, and going-ons
• Moving Hay (# three string bales!)

• Compensation competitive.
• Paid time off, salaried, 40-45 hours a week.

Preference given to someone who can work Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs.

Perfect position for an experienced groom looking for a less intense atmosphere than a show or breeding barn.

Must have valid drivers license and authorized to legally work in the U.S..