Full-Time And Part-Time Stable Hands
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, USA
- Type
- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 400147
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 2/4/2023
- Updated
- 2/4/2023
- Expires
- in 2 months
- Views
- 81
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is the largest and one of the oldest ex-racehorse adoption programs in the USA.
New Vocations' Lexington, KY Facility adopts out hundreds of horses every year, and we're looking for qualified candidates to join our team to help it grow and help more horses find amazing homes!
We are currently looking to add barn hands. Pay is competitive and starts at $15/hr. Full-time positions have additional benefits as well!
Everyday tasks in the barn include feeding, grooming, turnout and mucking stalls.
The general barn hours are Monday - Saturday, 7:30a – 4:30PM. We most in need of additional help on Saturday and Monday, but we are flexible! Must be available at least 20hr/ week to be considered for a part-time position. 5-day work weeks (40hr) will be considered for full-time candidates if desired.
Horse experience is a MUST and experience with green horses is strongly preferred.
Because our barn deals with adoptions, and therefore prospective adopters, tours and donors come through, being friendly is also a must!
Training is available. Must be reliable and have transportation. Tractor experience is a plus!
Come be part of our team and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of horses!
- Employer No
- 354768
- Name
- New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
- Website
- http://www.horseadoption.com
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Facility Type
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program was founded in 1992 to offer retiring racehorses a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and continued education through placement in experienced, caring homes. Most of the horses arriving at New Vocations are injured and thin, suffering the normal occupational hazards of racing. Without a useful skill to offer their previous option was often a one-way ticket to the local livestock auction.
New Vocations provides a safety net for these horses matching them with qualified individuals and following up on their rehabilitation and vocational training to ensure a successful transition. Our focus is on adoption versus retirement, believing that each horse deserves to have an individual home and purpose.
Our Lexington Facility houses 30 horses on the training side, and another 30 or so in rehab/ layup. We aim to lay a solid foundation for the horses' future careers and to match them with an adopter who will ultimately help them thrive in a new vocation!