Horse Groom
Employer
174 Long Lots Road
Westport, CT 06880
United States
Job description
Daily care of horses/ponies located at the Club. Preparation of horses for training/participation in horse shows. Water and feed horses according to feeding instructions. Wash, brush and Trim horses' coats to clean and improve appearance. Inspect and treat illnesses and injuries, involves a visual inspection of the condition of horses for possible injuries, such as posture, shifting weight from one leg to another, refusal to move, change in appetite, or refusal to bear weight on a limb. Report injuries to veterinarian. Duties may include basic first aid, such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts or scrapes using swabs, cold hosing injured area to soothe and reduce swelling, applying poultice to aid treatment, checking temperature and heart rate. Clean tack. Ability to lift 150lbs w/assistance.
Special Requirements
Ability to lift 150lbs w/assistance. Split shift 7:00am-1:00pm/2:30pm-6:30pm. (Tuesday-Sunday). Optional hours available on Monday, but not required. Hours may vary based on weather and horse show schedule. All tools/supplies req'd, provided at no cost. On-the-job training will not be provided.