Commission Horse Riding Acting Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

General Definition:

• Responsible for the orderly conduct of horses, riders, gate crew, and other participants on the racecourse during training and racing hours.

Essential Job Functions:

• Patrols the racetrack during training hours to look for debris and foreign objects.
• Opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours. Must be on the track prior to any horses.
• Enforces training and equipment regulations on the track including:
• Enforcing speed limit of the track.
• Enforcing the direction horses should be going on the track.
• Ensures that mounts are properly maintained by wearing the correct safety gear including protective vests, helmets, and boots.
• Escort horses from the saddling paddock through the post parade, warming up and to starting gate at post time in a timely and orderly fashion and will remain on duty until all horses on that program have been returned to their handlers.
• In the case of a loose horse, the outriders immediately implement safety procedures through radio communications to close the track and flash light or siren until the loose horse is captured.
• In the case of an injured horse and/or rider, the outriders immediately implement safety procedures through radio communications to close the track and flash light or siren; protect downed horse and rider from other horses and riders; request horse ambulance and/or human ambulance as necessary.
• Notify personnel of any horses that appear to may have a soundness problem or of unruly horses.
• Maintain constant radio communications with the track officials and staff monitor track conditions for safety and request maintenance after ambulance(s) leaves the racetrack.
• The outriders must clear the track for the break in a timely manner.
• Notifies Stewards if any problems arise on the track.
• Notifies Stewards immediately as to claims of foul & against whom.
• Notifies Stewards when races are clear and escorts winning horse back the Winner's Circle after each race.
• All other duties as assigned by management

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 5 years related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing.
• Basic communication skills.
• Racing knowledge.
• Excellent horse-riding skills.
• Knowledge of training and track schedules.
• Be knowledgeable of procedures concerning safety and protocols on the racetrack and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures for horses, staff, and participants.
• Knowledge of proper horse and staff positions on the track.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Training:

• 1-2 yrs. experience as an Outrider or comparable position and handling horses. Must provide own horse/pony.
• Must be an accomplished horseman or women.

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength:
  • Medium to Heavy workload
  • Stand, sit and walk consistently
  • Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 100lbs
• Movement:
  • Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
  • Will use office equipment
  • Driving motor vehicles as needed
• Auditory:
  • Frequently speak and articulate
  • Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to weather and extreme elements
  • Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses