Barn Manager / Training Rider At Private Hunter Show BarnNew York
The Job
- Job No:
- 16318
- Status:
- Expired
- Title:
- Barn Manager / Training Rider At Private Hunter Show Barn
- Type:
- Groom-Hunt, Groom-Show, Manager-Show, Manager-Barn, Rider-English, Rider-Hunter, Trainer-Show
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Salary:
- $600-$800wk, paid overtime, housing included
- Live In:
- Bring own horse:
- Training available:
- Posted:
- 04 Aug 10
- Updated:
- 02 Mar 11
The Barn
- Barn No:
- 269578
- Location:
- New York
- [Not a full member]
- Type:
- Hunt, Private, Showing
Job Description
Position entails riding, training, developing, showing and overseeing the care of 5-8 show hunter prospects.
An intregal component of this position includes riding/training green horses and assuming responsibilty for their development under saddle and over fences under the guidance of a professional.
The barn manager will be asked to ride/train horses at home, prep for buyers, prep at shows and the barn manager will also have various opportunities to show.
Additional daily responsibilities include managing a small staff, which will assist with feeding, turnout, mucking, grooming etc.
Other responsibilities including, ordering supplies, scheduling and supervising various appointments. The barn manager will also ensure that the barn is organized and well stocked and the arenas are groomed (by the staff).
The position also requires knowledge of routine health maintenance to include, icing, cold hosing, polticing, wrapping, worming, administering IM and IV shots, administering medications and minor injury care.
Please visit our website to see our facilities, our horses and view a complete description of the position at: www.sheffieldfarms.com
To apply for this position, please send a resume, including references and a riding video (YouTube videos are perfect) to debbie@sheffieldfarms.com, or fax to 845-361-4171 or mail to Sheffield Farms 130 Shaw Road Middletown, NY 10941.
Requirements
Experience riding/training young prospects.
Barn management or equivalent experience.
Required Skills
Riding; Drive Horsebox; Equine First-Aid; Handling Youngstock; Schooling; Lunging; Bandaging; Clipping; Trim/Pull; Exercising; Starting/Breaking.
Required Expertise
Hunting; Showing.
Accommodation
New 2-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen. Spacious living room. Central air. Washer/dryer. Approx 1,300 sq. ft. in total living space.
Benefits
2-bedroom apartment with cable television and internet. Heat, central air conditioning and electricity included.
The Facility
Private H/J Showbarn situated on 37 acres with 2-bedroom manager's apartment, 8-stall barn, 84'x214' indoor arena, 140'x250' outdoor arena, 8 sacrifice paddocks, 11 grass paddocks and bridlepaths.