The Groom takes on full responsibility of the husbandry aspect of privately owned horses (8+) and works closely with the Barn Manager. This position will report directly to the Barn/Equine Manager but also be part of a collective team (including the owners and Farm Manager) that makes joint decisions on best practices and procedures.

Duties for this position will include, but not be limited to:

• Turning out/bringing in horses
  

• Feeding
  

• Mucking and bedding stalls (to include drying and treating urine spots daily) and keeping dry lots mucked, swept, and raked.
  

• Scrubbing water buckets daily
  

• Dragging paddocks
  

• Keep barn fastidiously clean
  

• Groom horses
  

• Help manager with herd health and nutrition decisions
  

• Doctor horses
  

• Misc. horse related chores such as: cleaning brushes, cleaning tack, cleaning feed room, detailing equipment/gator, etc.
  

• Maintaining a pristine arena (including borders, footing, jump conditions, and course/pool setting)
  

• Helping with projects such as painting, cleaning other farm buildings (exterior), running errands, meeting contractors/delivery people, and otherwise finding yourself to be helpful and handy around the farm and its operations.
  

• Help maintain fences, automatic waters, winter pasture needs, barn repairs, and misc. Farm work.
  

• Maintain bridle paths and trails (may include mucking, trail trimming, etc.)
  

• Keep hot walker clean and functioning
  

• Occasional record keeping
  

• Pitching in with farm projects, events, and going-ons
  

• Moving Hay (# three string bales!)
  

Compensation competitive. Paid time off, salaried, 40-45 hours a week. Preference given to someone who can work Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs. Perfect position for an experienced groom looking for a less intense atmosphere than a show or breeding barn. Must have valid drivers license and authorized to legally work in the U.S..

Paid time off (10 days) Employee uniform (shirts, winter wear)