SummaryThis position is responsible for performing all horse care and farm work as needed. Assist with Easterseals Ranch equine-assisted therapy. Equine Barn staff will ensure and maintain safety standards set forth by PATH International. Work week - 15 hours
Qualifications- ย Education:ย High School diploma required
- ย Experience:ย Some horse or farm experience preferred
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Position Requirementsย - ย Experience with the day-to-day operations of working in a 20 to 30-horse barn.
- ย Ability to handle horses, including leading and lunging horses safely/competently.
- ย Above average knowledge of equine behavior.
- ย Good communication skills.
- ย Reliable and punctual
- ย Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- ย Must be able to work unsupervisedย
- ย Excellent verbal skills and equine handling
- ย Must be willing to work Sundays and Saturdays.
- ย Must be willing to work holidays.ย
ย Responsibilitiesย - ย Bring in and turn out multiple horses.
- ย Feed and water horses
- ย Clean 2-6 stalls dailyย
- ย Keep barn clean and well-stocked
- ย Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by your supervisor
- ย Assist supervising barn volunteers
- ย Assist as needed with programs and special events
- ย Work horses in hand as assigned by the supervisor.
- ย Report equine injuries, changes in behavior, or feed consumption to the supervisor.
- ย Assist with programs as assigned: tacking, grooming.
- ย Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior. ย
- ย Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization
- Other duties as assigned
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Administrative Duties:
- ย Inventory (feed, hay, supplies, equipment, meds.)
- ย Attend staff meetings and trainings
- ย Report all barn and equine matters