Experienced Groom Job at Confidential Farm, Somerset, VA

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  • Confidential Farm
  • Somerset, VA

Job Description

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)

Job Tags

Permanent employment

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