Part-time Equine Barn Attendant

Summary This position is responsible for performing all horse care and farm work as needed. Assist with Easterseals Ranch equine-assisted therapy. Equine Barn staff will ensure and maintain safety standards set forth by PATH International. Work week - 15 hours

Qualifications Education:

High School diploma required

Experience:

Some horse or farm experience preferred Position Requirements Experience with the day-to-day operations of working in a 20 to 30-horse barn. Ability to handle horses, including leading and lunging horses safely/competently. Above average knowledge of equine behavior. Good communication skills. Reliable and punctual Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to work unsupervised Excellent verbal skills and equine handling Must be willing to work Sundays and Saturdays. Must be willing to work holidays. Responsibilities Bring in and turn out multiple horses. Feed and water horses Clean 2-6 stalls daily Keep barn clean and well-stocked Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by your supervisor Assist supervising barn volunteers Assist as needed with programs and special events Work horses in hand as assigned by the supervisor. Report equine injuries, changes in behavior, or feed consumption to the supervisor.

Assist with programs as assigned:

tacking, grooming. Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior. Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties:

Inventory (feed, hay, supplies, equipment, meds.) Attend staff meetings and trainings Report all barn and equine matters