Stable Attendant

International Working Holidays Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive environment as a Stable Attendant, where you will provide exceptional care and service to horses and clients. This role involves daily interactions with equine friends, ensuring their health and happiness while maintaining a safe and clean facility. You will be at the forefront of creating a fun atmosphere for guests and staff alike, contributing to a vibrant community. If you have a passion for horses and enjoy working in a hands-on role, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and experience in a rewarding equestrian setting!

Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Assistance with flights

Flexible visa duration (4 or 12 months)

Qualifications

• 1+ years in equine facility with hands-on horse experience.
• Knowledge of horse health, first aid, and nutrition required.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality care and customer service for horses.
• Daily cleaning of barns and feeding/watering horses.
• Monitor safety and cleanliness of turnout areas.

Skills

Horse care

Customer service

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Horse husbandry

Knowledge of equine behavior

Basic horse health knowledge

Farm machinery operation

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Farm machinery (tractors, equipment)

Job description

Summary: Stable Attendants will provide exceptional customer service and care
to members, guests, and horses while promoting a fun, productive and safe environment for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The Stable Attendant (Groom) will provide top quality care and customer service for horses and clients of Longfield Stables.
2. Ensure standards of safety are upheld and adhered to at all times by employees, guests, and clients of Longfield Stables.
3. Meet or exceed client expectations with regard to horse care, upkeep of facilities, and customer service.
4. Daily cleaning of barns, pastures, and facilities.
5. Feeding and watering horses.
6. Daily horse care (grooming, turnout, bringing horses in from pasture, tacking and untacking).
7. Monitoring of turnout areas for safety and cleanliness; assistance with event setup.
8. Weekly stocking of supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1 year working in an equine/equestrian facility with similar duties and requirements.
2. Minimum 2 years hands-on horse experience.
3. High school education or equivalent preferred.
4. Prior knowledge of horses and equine behavior required.
5. Knowledge of basic horse health, first aid, and nutrition.
6. Knowledge of farm machinery such as tractors and equipment preferred.
7. Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented.
8. Good problem-solving abilities.
9. Excellent horse husbandry and horse handling skills.
10. Must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Applications are open to applicants living in New Zealand or Australia who are eligible to get a US J1 Visa.

1. We sponsor your visa once placed.
2. All employers are screened – as you will be.
3. Help with flights to and from the USA.
4. 4 or 12 month visa.
5. You will need a clean Criminal Record for the visa.
6. You will need to be a current tertiary student or have graduated in the last 12 months.