Stable Hand

Position Details: EATSF is seeking an organized and dependable Stable Hand who is capable and open to fulfilling the needs of the therapeutic horse herd during the opening and/or closing activities of the facility. Stable Hand must be 18-years or older to fulfill the requirements of the position and must have horse experience.

Scope of Work: Perform routine care of the EATSF horses including feeding, turnout, cleaning of stables, paddock and feed/storage areas, keeping equipment and supplies organized and clean. The Stable Hand will provide excellent care to the horses and maintain the stable in a safe manner while maintaining PATH International standards for an equine based therapeutic program that serves children and adults with special needs.

Reports to: Barn Manager

Contact: [email protected] - 954-974-2007

Stable Hand Job Responsibilities:

• Follow checklist as directed for opening/closing protocol.

• Implement pre-determined feeding schedule.

• Ensure all horses have clean available water at all times in stable area and turn out areas.

• Check and secure all fly masks as needed.

• Oversee all injured horses, document progress and report to Barn Manager.

• Observe and report changes in horses regarding ingestion of grain, supplements, hay or water, elimination, injuries, and overall health immediately.

• Repair and/or recommend repairs as need in the horses environment.

• Maintain a daily schedule of one or more of the following (opening and closing shifts as detailed below, or as needed by the organization):

  • 5:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Opening Sunday)
  • 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closing Shifts (Start time varies depending on class schedule; typically 1 hour prior to end of last class unless otherwise instructed)
  • 4:00 Sunday PM Closing Shift

• Ensure barn is left clean, and free of debris.

• Ensure all people have left the premises and all stabling and gates on the premises are locked before leaving.

• Adhere to EATSF Code of Conduct.

• Duties should be completed in no more than a 5 hour period.

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow directions closely, attention to detail.
• Owned or worked with/around horses for a minimum of 1 year.
• Knowledge of horses and feeding.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Being flexible with scheduling and helping to cover other shifts, if needed.