Experienced Horse Care Pro: Stable & Farm Tasks

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets; Vermont; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is seeking an EXPERIENCED horse person to assist with all horse duties on-site. You will support turn-out/turn-in, welfare checks, blanket changes, mucking stalls, paddock maintenance, water bucket care, and basic farm upkeep.

Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and work a split shift. Schedule includes 7-10 and 3-5, with no on-site housing available for staff.

Qualifications

• Experienced horse person required for all horse duties.

Responsibilities

• Turn-out and turn-in for horses.
• General welfare checks.
• Blanket changes.
• Muck stalls and clean paddocks.
• Fill water buckets and prepare horse meals.
• Fill hay nets and perform basic farm maintenance.
• Regularly check fences and address needs.

Job description

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is seeking an EXPERIENCED horse person to assist with all horse duties on-site. You will support turn-out/turn-in, welfare checks, blanket changes, mucking stalls, paddock maintenance, water bucket care, and basic farm upkeep.

Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and work a split shift. Schedule includes 7-10 and 3-5, with no on-site housing available for staff.