REPORTS TO: STABLE STAFF SUPERVISOR

STATUS: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY

The stable assistant acts as an overall assistant to the stable staff supervisor. Tuition benefits for yourself 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.
  • Performing any other tasks which the stable staff supervisor deems necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the above areas; good horsemanship skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to 6:00 am - 4:30 pm shifts.
• 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 75 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.