Barn Assistant

Hospital for Special Care • Middletown, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Assistant is responsible for the daily care and management of the horses at Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center to include daily feedings and administering of supplements/meds, blanketing, mucking stalls and paddocks, cleaning feed and water buckets and associated barn chores. This position is responsible for turning horses out and bringing them in, in accordance with program schedules, farrier/vet/dentist schedules and weather conditions. The Barn Assistant monitors the overall health and soundness of the horses and communicates any concerns or problems to the Program Coordinator or designee.

Requirements

• Ability to take a horse’s vital signs and identify health concerns, illnesses and unsoundness.
• One year experience in the field of equine care.
• Working knowledge of horse care and health and the ability to take a horse’s vital signs and identify health concerns.
• Independent problem identification, problem solving techniques, and adaptability. Quick decision making is required.
• Use of good judgment in determining horse turnout, weather conditions and whether blanketing is required or not.
• Ability to adjust and prioritize schedule to adapt to events as needed.
• Adheres to assigned schedule.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma.
• At least two years horse ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Removes manure from stalls, pastures, riding arena and trail according to established procedures to ensure hoof health and equine comfort and wellness.
• Demonstrates proper horse handling techniques when entering and exiting the stalls, placing the horses on cross ties, leading the horses and turning the horses out and in.
• Provides direct care for horses including daily monitoring for health and soundness, administering supplements and medications, feeding, blanketing, filling/refreshing water buckets and turning horses out and in.
• Effectively implements equine first aid measures using appropriate supplies and practice methods.
• Performs cleaning of feed and water buckets and completes associated barn chores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed