Equine Assistant

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Anderson, IN

About The Position

Work in a scenic, home-like environment with a team of professionals providing comprehensive and compassionate care for adolescent and adult women who are diagnosed with eating disorders. Selah House Indiana is the only licensed inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization program (PHP) eating disorder treatment center in the state of Indiana. The Equine Assistant performs a variety of duties in support of the animals and grounds at Selah House. The Equine Assistant is responsible for greeting clients and guests in a professional and welcoming manner. Maintains frequent and close working relationships with clients, Management, Director of Therapeutic Services, facility leadership, peers, and vendors. May initiate and maintain working relationships with staff and clients.

Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of previous experience working with horse care and knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Feeding and watering the horses to ensure that they are well nourished and fed daily.
Medicate and deworm horses to ensure quality of health.
Clean and inspect the horses hooves to ensure there are no abscesses or wounds present.
Grooming the horses daily to ensure quality of health.
Exercise the horses within the pasture to ensure quality of health.
Work with horses on desensitizing and observe the herd to look for any obscure behaviors.
Meet with the veterinarian to ensure quality of health of the horses.
Meet with the farrier to ensure the quality of health of the horses and their hooves.
Keep the office, barn and surrounding stalls clean and presentable.
Cleaning out the stalls if needed.
Water the arena for the horses.
Cleaning out the water troughs for the horses.
Maintenance upkeep of the barn by power washing the inside of the barn.
Dump horse manure in the dumpster as needed.
Keep track and record of pasture health and rotation.
Prepare the arena for sessions and/or family days.