Horse Groom

Love Creek Farm is seeking a dependable, knowledgeable, and hardworking Groom to join our team. This individual plays a vital role in ensuring the health, comfort, and daily care of our horses while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized barn environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about horse care, takes pride in maintaining high standards, works well independently and as part of a team, and enjoys contributing to a positive experience for trainers, riders, and visitors. This individual will have excellent customer service skills and will exude professionalism when interfacing with visitors.

Role and Responsibilities.

Horse Care

• Groom, bathe, clip, and prepare horses for daily activities, lessons, and shows.
• Feed and water horses according to established schedules.
• Administer supplements and medications as directed.
• Clean and inspect hooves daily.
• Monitor horses for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes and promptly report concerns.
• Ensure horses receive attentive, compassionate, and consistent daily care.

Barn & Stall Maintenance

• Clean stalls daily and replace bedding.
• Clean and refill water buckets, troughs, and feeders.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free aisles, wash stalls, and grooming areas.
• Assist with general barn cleanliness and facility upkeep.
• Follow established sanitation and biosecurity practices.

Training & Exercise Support

• Tack up and untack horses for trainers and riders.
• Hand-walk, lunge, or turn out horses as directed.
• Assist trainers during lessons, schooling sessions, clinics, and horse shows.
• Hold horses safely for veterinarians, farriers, and other equine professionals.

Tack & Equipment

• Clean, condition, and properly store saddles, bridles, and other tack.
• Maintain organized tack rooms and storage areas.
• Inspect equipment for wear and report damaged or missing items.
• Help ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and ready for daily use.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, unloading, and preparing horses and equipment for travel, shows, and clinics.
• Welcome and assist riders, clients, families, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Follow all farm safety procedures and animal welfare standards.
• Perform other barn-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with horses in a boarding, training, lesson, or competition barn preferred.
• Strong knowledge of horse handling, grooming, and daily care.
• Ability to recognize common signs of illness, lameness, or injury.
• Comfortable working around horses of various ages and temperaments.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with trainers and farm staff.

Schedule

• Position requires a minimum commitment of 8 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, based on the operational needs of the farm.
• A daily evening feeding is required and typically takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, seven days per week.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Additional hours may be necessary to support veterinary and farrier appointments, training sessions, clinics, horse shows, or other farm operations.
• The successful candidate must be dependable and able to maintain a consistent schedule to ensure uninterrupted care for the horses.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for horses and their well-being.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced barn environment.
• Is dependable, respectful, and team-oriented.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude with clients and fellow staff.

Join Love Creek Farm and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional horse care, safety, and creating an outstanding experience for both horses and riders.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Setting:

• Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Horse Groom: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person