Stable Hand

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Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida

Coconut Creek, Florida

Job Type Full Time
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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: missy@equineatsf.org - 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.
 
HOW TO APPLY

https://equineatsf.betterteam.com/stable-hand-2

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Category Animal Health / Nutrition, Horse
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