Equine Assistant

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Anderson, IN

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About The Position

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees