Barn Manager/ Head Groom For Dressage And Eventing Equestrian Facility
Playland Equestrian Center, Keymar, Maryland, 21757, USA- Type
- Salary
- Commensurate with Experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 112513
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 12/27/2021
- Updated
- 12/27/2021
- Expires
- in 1 month
- Views
- 584
Upscale equestrian facility near Frederick, Maryland seeks Working Barn Manager/ Head Groom. Farm offers boarding, instruction, training and has a stallion at stud . Farm focuses on eventing and dressage with an emphasis in biomechanics for horse and rider. Job duties include: overseeing general health and care of horses, supervising working students, assisting in boarders needs, assisting with stallion and mare handling as-needed, supervising daily operations, record keeping, ordering supplies, grooming and tacking horses for trainer, etc. Candidate must have prior groom experience and be detail oriented with excellent communication skills. Looking for someone who wants to grow with the farm. Must have strong people and organizational skills combined with a strong work ethic and sense of professionalism. Compensation commensurate with experience. Housing available on-site. Please send resume and references with a cover letter stating your goals.
Requirements
Job duties include: overseeing general health and care of horses, supervising working students, assisting in boarders needs, assisting with stallion and mare handling as-needed, supervising daily operations, record keeping, etc. Exercising school horses and assistance with training of young horses also available for the right person. Part-time teaching lessons also available for the right person.
Required Key Skills
- Driving license
- Drive Horsebox
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Bandaging
- Plaiting
- Clipping
Accommodation
One bedroom studio style apartment on the farm.
Job Benefits
Board for one horse, on-site housing (utilities included), lessons & clinics, competitions on and off the farm.
- Employer No
- 102745
- Name
- Playland Equestrian Center
- Website
- http://www.playlandequestriancenter.com
- Location
- Keymar, Maryland, USA
- Facility Type
A full-service boarding and training facility for the event and dressage rider offering a wide array of equine services in Frederick County, Maryland. Set on over 160 acres, our mission is to help equine enthusiasts reach and exceed their goals by providing them with a wide array of equine related services including horseback riding lessons and training with dressage and event rider Glenda Player, clinics with world renowned upper-level trainers, as well as the occasional schooling show at the farm. Our unwavering commitment to our horses is equaled by our commitment to our clients.
Amenities include: large indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, covered round pen, miles of trails, cross-country schooling course, heated barn with 22 stalls, acres of turnout, and so much more!
