Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Clean horse stalls, outside pens, turnout area, walker/ round-pen
• Feed horses
• Make feed for the next feeding, including reloading buckets and hay cart
• Fodder feed and clean trays
• Feed and bring sheep, Alpacas, in/out
• Ensure horse barn, tacking area, pastures, water troughs, hay barn and surrounding areas are clean
• Mow grass/weed eater
• Turn horses out in pastures/moving pastures
• Irrigate horse pastures
• Move irrigation pipe for crops
• Groom responsibilities
o Lunge
o Bandage
o Feed
o Water
o Wrap
o Walk and turn out
o Assist with therapies, (e.g. ice, thumper, etc.)
o Take fly masks on and off horses
• Miscellaneous Ranch work
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least 1-2 years of experience and knowledge of caring for equines is preferred
• Knowledge of safe work practices around horses and other livestock
• Experience in monitoring animal appearance/behavior and communicating any necessary information to superiors
• Must have proof of authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older, and drug-free
• Clear background check
• Strong communication skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision, self-motivated and self-starter
• Physical requirements
o Ability to work outdoors, on uneven, slippery terrain in varying weather conditions with dust and allergens
o Ability to twist, bend, kneel, climb and use hand tools as necessary
o Ability to lift 80-100 lbs.
• Safely operate ATV /UTV
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Ability to adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to adapt to changes throughout the day