New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is seeking candidates for part-time Riders at our Lexington, KY facility. Riders report to the Kentucky Facility Trainer and are responsible for daily riding, conditioning, and training to prepare each horse for a successful transition into second careers and adoptive homes.

Performs duties related to the care of 60+ horses including, but not limited to, the following: ● Ride or exercise assigned horses according to New Vocations’ retraining program and individual horse needs ● Assess horses’ abilities, temperament, and progress to help determine suitable post-racing careers ● Work collaboratively with trainers, barn staff and management to ensure consistent care and training approaches ● Maintain accurate training notes and progress updates in the program database ● Assist in evaluating new arrivals and developing individualized retraining plans ● Handle horses safely on the ground, including leading, grooming, tacking, bathing and assisting with veterinary or farrier appointments as needed ● Participate in photo/video sessions and adoption appointments ● Communicate observations about each horses’ health, soundness, or behavioral changes promptly to management ● Support facility operations and team needs as assigned (e.g., turnout, feeding or general barn tasks when needed)

QUALIFICATIONS ● Minimum 3 years of riding experience with green horses, preferably including off-track Thoroughbreds ● Strong understanding of flatwork, basic dressage, and/or jumping principles ● Ability to handle a variety of equine temperaments confidently and safely ● Commitment to humane, patient and ethical horsemanship ● Physical ability to ride multiple horses daily and perform related barn duties that involve lifting up to 50 pounds ● Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions ● Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required ● Team-oriented attitude and effective communication skills

Preferred: • Experience retraining off-track racehorses or working in a professional training environment • Familiarity with adoption or equine rescue organizations • Basic knowledge of soundness evaluation, conditioning and equine nutrition

Part-time, exempt position with base pay starting at $15.00 per hour. Pay based on experience.