Weekend Equine Care Specialist

Asbury; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Asbury University’s Equine Center is seeking a Weekend Caretaker to provide daily care, feeding, and well-being of horses on Saturdays and Sundays, and to help maintain the barns and surrounding facilities.

The position requires prior horse handling experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently in varying weather. You will collaborate with the Equine Center staff and coordinator to ensure welfare and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Prior experience handling and caring for horses is required.
• Strong understanding of horse behavior, safety, and daily care routines.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and attentive to detail.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing manual labor in varying weather conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water horses according to individualized feeding schedules.
• Turn out and bring in horses safely between stalls and paddocks.
• Clean stalls, paddocks, and barn aisles; dispose of manure and bedding appropriately.
• Monitor horses for signs of illness, injury, or distress; promptly report any concerns to the Equine Center Coordinator.
• Maintain cleanliness of tack rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
• Refill hay, bedding, and feed supplies as needed.
• Assist with basic facility maintenance (e.g., fence checks, water trough cleaning).
• Ensure all barn doors, gates, and equipment are properly secured at the end of each shift.
• Provide excellent animal welfare and uphold the Equine Center’s safety and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain familiarity with local veterinarian and communicate effectively with the Equine Center staff regarding when to call the veterinarian; assist by safely holding horses for veterinary visits; relay all veterinary treatment and doctoring instructions clearly and accurately to Equine Center staff.

Skills

Horse handling

Horse safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Asbury University’s Equine Center is seeking a Weekend Caretaker to provide daily care, feeding, and well-being of horses on Saturdays and Sundays, and to help maintain the barns and surrounding facilities.

The position requires prior horse handling experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently in varying weather. You will collaborate with the Equine Center staff and coordinator to ensure welfare and safety standards are met.