Barn Manager/rider
4 months ago
Job Summary:
**Responsibilities**:
- Manage the daily operations of the barn, including feeding, grooming, and exercising horses. Riding is required. No mucking.
- Oversee the health and well-being of all animals on the farm
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of barn facilities
- Coordinate with veterinarians/farriers for routine check-ups and medical treatments
- Implement feeding schedules and dietary plans for animals
- Monitor inventory of feed, supplies, and equipment, and place orders as needed
- Train and supervise barn staff, providing guidance and support as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
- Display professionalism with owners, sponsors, clients.
- Perform administrative tacks such as booking hotels/transport for our riders on tour, submit entries to horse shows, maintain updated FEI passports, assist with organizing horse transport and logistics while on tour.
**Experience**:
- Previous riding experience as a hunter/jumper
- Management experience is a plus
- Grooming (show) experience required
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Also offer on site housing included in the position. Work visa can also be arranged for foreign applicants.
If you are passionate about the highest level of the sport, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a winning team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience.
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends?
**Experience**:
- hunter/jumper: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person