Riders Needed - Ottb Adoption Program
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, USA
- Type
- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 354769
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 2/4/2023
- Updated
- 2/4/2023
- Expires
- in 1 month
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- 1,777
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 riders to our team. All positions must be able to help in the barns as well*.
*Everyday tasks in the barn include feeding, turnout and some stall mucking at times. Other tasks like grooming, barn upkeep and property maintenance are additional tasks that may be needed on occasion.
This position's work hours are: Monday - Saturday: 7:30a – 4:30p
Extensive horse experience is a MUST and candidate must have a strong background with green horse to be considered. Because our barn deals with adoptions, and therefore prospective adopters, tours and donors come through, being friendly is also a must!
Ride video is required prior to an in-person interview. All of the horses in our program come from the track or a layup facility and are average 3 - 4-years-old, so we're looking for adaptability and a strong independent seat/ hand. Some training is available.
Candidates MUST be reliable, have consistent attendance and have reliable transportation.
Pay is competitive and there are opportunities for advancement! Holiday pay, sick pay and benefits available for full-time employees.
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!