Equestrian Barnhand: Care for Horses & Farm Operations

Blue Sun International, LLC; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sun Farm in North Carolina is seeking a reliable barn hand to assist with feeding, turnout, mucking stalls, cleaning water troughs, and general daily chores across the property.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, flexibility in hours, and a willingness to learn farm maintenance tasks, operate small machinery like ATVs, use hand tools, and monitor horse behavior year‑round.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with horses and routine care.
• Basic math for feed and medication dosages.
• Familiarity with operating small farm equipment is helpful.
• Mechanical knowledge supports repairs on equipment.
• Willingness to learn growing practices and animals.

Responsibilities

• Seek a reliable barn hand with flexibility in hours.
• Feed, turnout, muck stalls, and water troughs; hay up as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and maintain clean stalls and paddocks.
• Operate small machinery for farm maintenance (ATV, leaf blower).
• Use hand tools for repairs; monitor animal behavior and report concerns.
• Available year‑round, including some holiday shifts.

Skills

Experience with horses

Basic math for feed dosages

Small equipment operation

Mechanical knowledge

Willingness to learn growing practices

Tools

Gator/ATV operation

Hand tools

Job description

Blue Sun Farm in North Carolina is seeking a reliable barn hand to assist with feeding, turnout, mucking stalls, cleaning water troughs, and general daily chores across the property.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, flexibility in hours, and a willingness to learn farm maintenance tasks, operate small machinery like ATVs, use hand tools, and monitor horse behavior year‑round.