Barn Manager
Sons Of The Wind Farm, Merrimac, Massachusetts, 01860, USA- Type
- Salary
- Depends on experience and skill set.
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 119246
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 4/25/2019
- Updated
- 4/25/2019
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Barn Manager Sons of the Wind Farm – Merrimac, MA 01860
Sons of the Wind, is looking for a barn manager who can oversee all horse care. This is not a riding position but can be included for the right individual. With about 40-45 horses in our care, this is a full-time position that requires experience in barn management and horse care. Must be hard working, motivated, able to keep up with the physical demands of farm work and have great horse care and people skills with an attention to detail as we will rely on you to ensure the farm runs efficiently and in an organized fashion.
Qualifications: • Knowledge of horses, feeding programs, treatment, wrapping, medications • Previous barn manager and horse experience • Must pass background check • Valid driver’s license • Must have impeccable references
Tasks included but not limited to:
• daily checks that farm operations are on schedule (feed, water, turnout, etc.) and assisting with such
• customer service - check in with clients and ensure their horses needs are met, and report any needs/issues to owner/trainer
• assist with tack ups/grooming for full service clients as well as trainer rides daily
• medications for horses and administer basic first aid
• check that all horses are groomed properly by staff and assist with grooming
• update all equine records (farrier, vet, coggins, vaccinations)
• run farm errands for supplies, supplements, etc.
• ensure any broken equipment is repaired
This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-quality team at an exceptional facility. As a management position, this is not a 9:00-5:00 job. Team attitude and a true love for horses is a must.
Please submit your cover letter and resume, including references, to Maggie at: sonsofthewindfarm@gmail.com for consideration.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Driving license
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Plaiting
- Clipping
- Trim/Pull
- Sole Charge
- Exercising
- People Skills
- Employer No
- 108305
- Name
- Sons Of The Wind Farm
- Website
- http://www.sonsofthewind.com
- Location
- Merrimac, Massachusetts, USA
- Facility Type
Progressive program that develops the rider’s seat, balance, timing and understanding of the classical principals of dressage. Outstanding facilities for horses, local students and visitors from around the United States and abroad.
