Equine Caretaker

Leroy Springs & Company INC•Fort Mill, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equine Caretaker is the person is responsible for the daily care and wellbeing of our lesson and boarding horses under the supervision of the Equestrian Manager. Supports the Equestrian Programs team in making sure horses are sound and fit for lessons and well taken care of. This person should have experience working with and caring for horses, as they will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of care for all our horses. Ability to ride and train horses is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of horse health, first aid and nutrition
Ability to remain calm, think clearly and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Excellent customer service and effective communication skills
Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
High school education or equivalent preferred; supplemented by one to two years of equestrian experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Prior knowledge of horses and equine behavior
Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train

Nice To Haves

Ability to ride and train horses is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Daily feeding and watering of horses
Pulling horses for and assisting farrier, vet, and chiropractor
Daily horse care (de worming, checking teeth and feet, lameness checks, icing/Epsom salts)
Daily monitoring of the health and well-being of each horse; reports issues or concerns to supervisor
Unloads and stores feed and supplies
Assists in maintaining inventory and proper storage of feed and supplies
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations
Other duties as assigned