Working Student--No/Limited Horse Experience--Open August 1, 2022
Horse Feathers Equine Center, Guthrie, Oklahoma, 73044, USA
- Type
- Work Type
- Temporary
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 377131
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 6/21/2022
- Updated
- 7/23/2022
- Expires
- in 1 month
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- 1,871
Must be Vaccinated---Please read the following before contacting us: This is a LIVE-IN position. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate pets or horses. Please do not ask. We have dogs on property/in house and cat at the house. We are looking for someone for 3-6 months. We maintain a 6-day work week with consistent barn hours. Most days will consist of barn work for the first part of the day with routine horse management. The availability of a lesson in the afternoon on days Kim(head trainer) is here for those wanting to learn. Evening feed is typically 1 hour to finish.
This is a non-paying position. Someone who would like to gain equine experience or to start a career working with horses.
We do not use harsh training methods or harsh tack here. No abuse is tolerated. Responsible for assisting with morning feed, mucking stalls, barn chores, learning to fix feed buckets, sweeping and vacuuming the feed-tack rooms, and more. If no horse experience you will learn about haltering, leading, grooming, picking up feet and other basic horse handling. If you have experience with horses you will be given additional duties to expand your knowledge and gain further experience.
Must be an EARLY riser. Opportunity to learn. We do a lot of medical here so you can learn. Someone with initiative, organized, people skills, not afraid of physical work. No princesses or entitled attitudes - We don't do drama, if you create it you will be asked to leave. Someone 19 or older, single. Proper barn attire MANDATORY. No alcohol/drugs allowed on property and please do not come back under the influence.
Requirements
Must be Vaccinated----Someone willing to learn to work handling barn chores and haltering, leading, grooming of horses to begin your learning in the equine field.
Someone with people skills who can work with the volunteers who come here to learn. Must be 19 or older for the Working Student Position. Must be able to keep your quarters clean and organized including the Guest Bath. Please remember you are living in our home. This is a chance for you to build your resume'.
Required Key Skills
- People Skills
Accommodation
We provide you with a Dorm type room in main house that is shared--one for girls, one for boys, full bath in hall, bathroom supplies, laundry supplies, meals, snacks, etc. You are required to clean bathroom once weekly and keep your room in order/clean 5 miles from town, shopping. Free wi-fi. Will pick up from airport. Can assist with transport to town. Meals provided, Wi-Fi, Cable and housing. Room to share with possible two(2) others if here. Must clean own dishes, cooking area. You are required to vacuum/hoover your room and clean weekly. We are like "family" here, community where we all work together. We need someone we can trust with the care of our horses and to be in our home.
Job Benefits
Benefit from helping horses have a second chance at life as well as helping others learn. Work reference for those who stay for a minimum of 3 months. Opportunity to work with various breeds, temperaments, levels of training and more. A way to challenge yourself to build on skills you want to develop.
Benefit from helping horses have a second chance at life as well as helping others learn. Opportunity to work with various breeds, temperaments, levels of training and more. A way to challenge yourself to build on skills you want to develop.
- Employer No
- 107417
- Name
- Horse Feathers Equine Center
- Website
- http://www.horsefeathersequinecenter.org
- Location
- Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
- Facility Type
Horse Feathers is an equine rehabilitation center. We are a 501c3 non profit. We are looking for someone to help here at the facility with intakes of horses who need help in rehab, training. Perfect position for someone willing to give horses a second chance and try them out for various jobs Eng/Wes/Dressage
This is a position that would be a wonderful learning opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue their own career in the equestrian industry. Opportunity for riding lessons to develop clientele and training horses to be adopted. Room/Board/Meals here in main house. Opportunity to attend clinics when held here.
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