Summary

This 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

Education: High School diploma required

Experience: Some horse or farm experience preferred

Position Requirements

Experience with the day-to-day operations of working in a 20 to 30-horse barn.

Ability to handle horses, including leading and lunging horses safely/competently.

Above average knowledge of equine behavior.

Good communication skills.

Reliable and punctual

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to work unsupervised

Excellent verbal skills and equine handling

Must be willing to work Sundays and Saturdays.

Must be willing to work holidays.

Responsibilities

Bring in and turn out multiple horses.

Feed and water horses

Clean 2-6 stalls daily

Keep barn clean and well-stocked

Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by your supervisor

Assist supervising barn volunteers

Assist as needed with programs and special events

Work horses in hand as assigned by the supervisor.

Report equine injuries, changes in behavior, or feed consumption to the supervisor.

Assist with programs as assigned: tacking, grooming.

Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.

Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization

Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties:

Inventory (feed, hay, supplies, equipment, meds.)

Attend staff meetings and trainings

Report all barn and equine matters