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Assistant Farm Manager

Geva, Inc., Glen Ellen, California, USA

Salary
Competitive
Work Type
Permanent
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Optional
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
426472
Status
Looking
Expires
in 10 days
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Established nonprofit equine sanctuary located in the Sonoma Valley of California seeks an individual with the experience and necessary skills to work with and care for rehabilitating and retired Thoroughbred horses. Individual must also be familiar with administrative and operational processes and procedures for a farm. Living quarters available. Compensation commensurate with experience. Intention of long-term commitment preferred. Requirements:

  • 1-2 years handling horses on the ground; time in the saddle a plus
  • Ability to communicate and interact well with people
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Ability to move and load 100 lb. bales of hay and be on your feet for many hours
  • Eager to increase understanding and knowledge of horses; demonstrates kindness and patience
  • Ability to drive an RTV and truck; valid driver's license Responsibilities:
  • Confer with and maintain good communications with farm owner/manager
  • Participate daily in care of horses including feeding, water and mucking
  • Monitor each horse's health daily
  • Schedule and administer deworming, vaccines, and medications
  • Schedule vet, farrier, feed, and other deliveries
  • Ensure property is maintained to a high standard of safety and appearance
  • Clean tack and keep tack room and halters organized and clean
  • Maintain equipment in good condition; clean and repair
  • Handy with tools a plus; fix a board, gate; hammer and nails or screws
  • Willingness and ability to follow instructions General Horse Knowledge and Assistance:
  • Halter and lead horses safely to and from a new pasture; catch a loose horse
  • Proper grooming and care of horses, especially feet
  • Recognize, create and maintain a clean and safe environment on the farm
  • Equine and human First Aid – bandages and IM or IV injection to a horse

To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter stating your interest and experience to dana_bodtker@yahoo.com.

Job Benefits

Living quarters available.

Employer No
426471
Website
http://www.glenellenfarms.com/geva/
Location
Glen Ellen, California, USA
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Equestrian Employer Details

GEVA is an equine sanctuary that was founded to provide homes for injured, retired, and abused horses, or horses just in need of a home. We are dedicated to preventing the inhumane and needless slaughter and abuse of horses. GEVA was also founded for the equally important mission of providing training in the skills necessary to humanely and safely work with horses. Our goal is to be able to accept all horses in need, and through our “adoption program” place them well in loving homes. Some may not recover sufficiently from their injuries to return to riding soundness and may remain as pensioners with GEVA, or possibly become a companion for another horse. Others will go on to be pleasure horses, show horses, or just pets.

GEVA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a 501 (c)(3) status granted by the IRS, which means that any donations to the foundation are tax deductible.

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