Stable Hand and Groundskeeper

Rein Dance Equestrian - Stable Hand & Groundskeeper

Are you passionate about horses? We have a beautiful, privately owned, small dressage facility and are looking for an experienced, responsible and reliable full-time Horse Stable Hand and Groundskeeper who can assist with maintaining our horses and facilities.

Our facility is heated with a fully enclosed center aisle barn. We are seeking a highly qualified individual with exceptional attention to detail who is searching for a long-term position at a farm.

We are a small barn community looking for someone who is a team player and enjoys working with others. The ideal candidate enjoys collaboration and conversation – not significant independent work.

About the Role

The role involves assisting with maintaining our horses and facilities while being part of a small barn community.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the continual process of cleaning the facility
• Muck stalls/paddocks
• Feed/water horses/fill hay nets
• Turn horses in/out
• Monitor horses for injury and illness
• Assist with landscaping
• Assist with fence repairs
• Assist with other maintenance projects as needed

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of barn worker experience
• 3-5 years of handling horses
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Willing to learn how to operate a tractor and other small farm machinery
• Willing and able to work outside in all 4 seasons

Required Skills

• Experience in barn work and horse handling
• Physical ability to perform manual labor
• Team player with good communication skills

Pay range and compensation package

Salary compensation of $58,000 to $65,000, dependent on experience. End-of-year bonus. Weekly payment via check. Double-time pay on major holidays. Additional compensation negotiable for sharing night check duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.