Pay
$15 to $18 hour
Work Type
Contract
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Required
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
438063
Status
Looking
Updated
06/07/2026
Expires
in one month
Views
901

Responsibilities:

  • Daily feeding and watering of 7 rescue horses
  • Mucking stalls and maintaining paddocks
  • Operating tractor and basic farm equipment
  • Monitoring horse health and reporting concerns
  • General farm maintenance and repairs
  • Keeping the barn organized and clean
  • Assisting veterinarian and farrier visits
  • Helping ensure the safety and well-being of the animals

Our horses include off-the-track Thoroughbreds and rescue horses, we have approximately seven horses in total. We would require experience handling sensitive or high-energy horses.

What We Offer - Our training facilities include an outdoor ring and indoor arena - Housing provided - within a 10-minute commute of our farm, (RV initially, with future room in the farmhouse) - Salary based on experience - Beautiful farm setting - waterfront and 45 acres of farmland - Opportunity to ride for the right person - Work with meaningful rescue horses - Long-term position with room to grow

Ideal Candidate: - Experienced with horses (minimum 5 years) - Comfortable working independently - No drama, strong work ethic - Dependable and honest - Physically able to perform farm work - Comfortable working around horses (horse experience preferred but not required if willing to learn) - Mechanically inclined is a plus - Valid driver’s license - No smoking around the barn

Things to consider before applying: This is a working farm, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in caring for animals and keeping the barn running smoothly. Additionally, This is a hands-on position caring for rescue horses seven days a week, with scheduled time off. We are looking for someone seeking a long-term home and career, not a temporary job.

📍 Location: St. Michaels, Maryland

📧 Please respond with experience and references.

Requirements
  • Must have pleasant demeanor
  • Must have a strong work ethic
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Required Key Skills
Driving license Equine First-Aid Lunging
Job Benefits
  • Offering free housing
  • Possible dental and health benefits after 6 months
Employer No
438062
Website
https://www.haloshavenrescue.org/
Dressage Show Jumping Conditioning/Handling Non Profit
Equestrian Employer Details

Halo’s Haven Rescue – St. Michaels, Maryland

Halo’s Haven Rescue is seeking a reliable, experienced horse person to assist with daily care of our horses. This is a hands-on position for someone comfortable working around Thoroughbreds and rescue horses.

We are a private rescue farm located on 45 beautiful waterfront acres in St. Michaels, Maryland with an indoor arena and multiple paddocks.

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