Trail Guide / Equestrian Attendant (SMM)

Leroy Springs & Company INC•Spruce Pine, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision provides guided trail rides with exceptional customer service to guests. Cares for horses while promoting a fun, productive and safe environment. Protects the health of horses and improves their appearance. Prepares horses for daily activities of feeding, exercising and training.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic horse health, first aid and nutrition
Knowledgeable of resort offerings and activates and points of interest in the surrounding area
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

Responsibilities

Daily cleaning of barn (i.e. stall cleaning & picking, cleans saddles and bridles, sweeping, cobwebbing, cleaning of necessary supplies and equipment etc.)
Daily feeding and watering of horses
Daily horse care (i.e. grooms, washes, brushes, trims and curries horses coats to clean and improve their appearance, tacking and untacking etc.)
Daily monitoring of the health and well-being of each horse; reports issues or concerns to supervisor
Guides safe and enjoyable trail rides for guest; goes over safety rules, explains how to control horse on rides; fits guest with helmet and adjust saddle
Turn out and move horses from different fields around the property
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