Job Description
Full time barn hand position available at York Springs, PA Thoroughbred Breeding Farm- come join the team behind one of the top breeding and racing operations in the state! Horse experience is required, you will be working closely with everything from foals to horses directly off the track and ones still actively racing.The ideal individual for this position should possess above average knowledge and horse handling skills along with being a reliable team player.Must be physically capable of lifting 50+lbs and doing consistent physical labor.We are looking to hire immediately due to a sudden change causing one of our employees to move.Duties to include:Feeding and turn in/out of horses daily Cleaning stalls General clean up of barn such as leaf blowing, sweeping, etc.Assisting with vet and farrier appointments Grooming horses Other general barn duties such as stacking hay, preparing meds for next shift, administering medication and treating minor to moderate wounds as needed, assisting maintenance personnel with minor projects, etc.Transporting mares/mares and foals to the breeding shed, clinic, etc (if experienced) Foal watch shifts can be available to highly experienced individual when foaling season arrives but are not required This position requires weekend and evening (right now until 7pm) availability.Five day work week, 8 hour shifts with potential to pick up more hours if desired.Schedule/hours will change with the seasons but is generally kept to a five day work week and will stay 40 hours/week for full time.Pay will be dependent on level of experience.No housing or insurance is available at this time but future options for either can be discussed with qualified applicants.Job Type:Full-time Pay:$15.00 - $17.00 per hour Benefits:Flexible schedule Work Location:In person.