What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Rehab & Fitness position at Outlaw Equine, LLC?
Equine Rehab & Fitness/Barn Help
Outlaw Equine rehabs 50-70 horses six days a week. We are looking for someone who can endure the physically demanding aspect of this job. This will include walking all day to catch and put up horses in addition to helping swim, running the aquasizer, cold salt chambers, etc. Safety of horses is our number one priority, so extensive horse experience is required. This position will also include helping clean stalls and feeding horses. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and willing to work as a team.
Responsibilities include:
- Swimming horses
- Catching and putting up horses
- Monitoring horses on the aquasizer, hot walker and colt salt chambers
- Taking horses temperature
- Picking feet daily
- Grooming horses
- Remembering horses and their injuries
- Be able to recognize when a horse is in distress (not eating or drinking properly)
- Helping clean stalls and feed horses
- Jogging horses for vets when requested
Requirements:
- Extensive horse experience is a must
- Ability to endure long work days and physically capable to help horses swim and complete other physical tasks
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Ability to pay attention to surroundings and keep horses safe at all times
- Eagerness to work as a team
- Attention to detail is a must
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 10-12 hour shifts
- Monday - Saturday
- Overtime
- Weekends
- Holidays
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Horse: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Decatur, TX Rehab
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- - more reliable than spontaneous
- Enjoys being on their feet for long periods of time
- Is not effected by extreme weather conditions
- Thrives in a fast paced work environment