Equestrian Property Caretaker

Acuity Advantage Home Watch & Lifestyle Management; Aldersyde; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home management company is seeking a reliable caretaker for their private equestrian facility. This long-term, part-time position requires extensive horse care experience and involves daily feeding, maintaining barn cleanliness, and ensuring high standards of animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience caring for horses of various breeds.
• Ability to recognize signs of illness and respond appropriately.
• Physically capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily care and operations of the equestrian facility independently.
• Daily feeding, turnout, and maintaining barn cleanliness.
• Administer basic medical care and treatments to horses.

Skills

Equine health understanding

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Manual labor ability

Job description

My client is seeking a reliable, experienced, and detail-oriented individual to join their private equestrian facility. This permanent / part-time position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, has extensive horse experience across a range of breeds and sizes, and values a clean, well-managed environment for both horses and humans.

This is not a riding or training opportunity, nor is it suited to those looking to learn on the job. We require a confident, capable professional who can manage the daily care and operations independently and with a high level of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities :

• Daily feeding and turnout
• Blanketing as needed
• Cleaning and maintaining 11 stalls and overall barn cleanliness
• Managing feed and hay inventory
• Harrowing pastures
• Administering basic medical care and treatments to horses
• Standing in for farrier and veterinary appointments
• Lifting and moving hay / feed (must be able to lift at least 50 lbs)
• Occasional afternoon feedings when the owner is unavailable

When House Sitting (During Owner Travel) :

• Additional daily feedings and turn-in
• Supervising property and standing in for other staff as needed
• Overseeing staff and contractors on-site
• Acting as the owner's trusted representative to ensure standards and routines are upheld

Preferred Qualities :

• A calm, attentive, and intuitive approach to animal care
• Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Self-directed, organized, and dependable
• Comfortable working solo or as part of a small team

Assets :

• Ability to haul a horse trailer
• Comfortable with dogs and cats

Summary of Required Skills :

• Extensive, hands-on experience caring for horses of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments
• Solid understanding of equine health, nutrition, and common medical needs
• Ability to recognize early signs of illness or injury and respond appropriately
• Familiarity with safe turnout practices, blanketing, and handling in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working around and assisting vets and farriers
• Physically capable of performing manual labour, including lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain consistent routines without supervision
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Important to Note :

• This is a long-term opportunity
• No living accommodations provided
• No riding, training, or horse boarding available
• No personal dogs allowed on site
• This role is not designed as a mentorship or learning position

If you are an experienced, trustworthy individual who thrives in a quiet, private, and well-maintained facility-and who takes pride in high standards of care-we would love to hear from you.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and the unique skills and value the successful candidate brings to the role.

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