Barn Help

Transitions Through Motion, a public charity offering equine assisted occupational therapy and adaptive riding, is seeking an experienced horse handler to provide chore support. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team to care for 6-8 horses. TTM is an equal opportunity employer who prioritizes inclusion and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer feed and hay

• Ensure water buckets and water troughs are clean and full

• Handle horses for turn in / turn out

• Observe and note changes in horse’s appetite, disposition, habits and/or disposition

• Cleans and maintains the stalls, aisles, and paddocks

• Change blankets, sheets and fly masks as weather warrants at turn in/turn out

• Other duties may assigned

Position Specifics:

• Must have extensive horse care and horsemanship skills, more than 6 years experience
• This position will have a combination of set schedule and additional shift opportunities. Hours are not guaranteed. Max of 20 hours/wk
• Regular, punctual attendance is required, holidays may be required
• Location: Hatfield, MA

Minimal Position Qualifications:

• Physically fit to be able to lift up to 45lbs
• Organized
• Work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Working as a team member in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of the care, feeding, and characteristics of horses, as well as illnesses and injuries particular to horses.
• Access to a computer with internet access and a browser and the knowledge and skills to engage with documents hosted in Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google docs within Google Drive
• Experience with hard physical labor
• Able to follow written and verbal directions. Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person