Thoroughbred Horse Groom
Employer
2150 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
Elmont, NY 11003
United States
Job description
As a Thoroughbred Horse Groom the worker will be responsible for and assist with the daily care of horses and preparation of horses for training and participation in races. Workers will prepare horses for races. They have the responsibility to feed and water horses, clean, tack, bath, brush, and clip horses, apply horse boots and prepare horses to be saddled for races. They will clean horse's feet, apply/remove leg wraps/boots and saddle for training. Bath/cool down horse after racing. Assist veterinarian while performing physical examinations, by keeping the horse calm and under control. They will also assist the farriers as they inspect, remove, apply, adjust, and work with horse's hoof and shoes by keeping the horse calm and under control. Clean/re-bed stalls. Hose down horse with cold/warm water. Wrap horse in brace or poultice bandages as necessary.
Special Requirements
ABILITY TO LIFT UP TO 150 LBS. WITH ASSISTANCE. RANDOM DRUG TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED POST-HIRE AT EMPLOYER'S EXPENSE FOR ALL WORKERS BOTH DOMESTIC AND H-2B. WORK SCHEDULE SPLIT SHIFT 4:00AM-11:00AM, 3:00PM-4:30PM. SATURDAY WORK REQUIRED, WHEN NECESSARY.