Horse Groom/stable Attendant
Employer
13373 S. Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34473
United States
Job description
As a horse groom/stable attendant, the worker will be responsible for and assist with the daily care of horses/ preparation of horses for training/racing in horse races. Feed/water horse, clean tack, bathe, brush, and clip horse, apply horse boots and prepare horse to be saddled for races. Clean horse's feet, apply/remove leg wraps/ boots and saddle for training. Bathe/cool down horse after training/racing. Assist veterinarian while performing physical examinations, by keeping the horse calm and under control. Assist the farriers as they inspect, remove, apply, adjust, and work with horse's hooves 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 150LBS WITH ASSISTANCE. RANDOM, POST-ACCIDENT, AND UPON SUSPICION DRUG TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED POST-HIRE FOR ALL WORKERS,BOTH DOMESTIC AND H-2B, AT EMPLOYER'S EXPENSE. SPLIT SHIFT, 4:00AM-11:30AM, 3:00PM-4:30PM (MON-FRI); 4:00AM-11:30AM (SAT-SUN). SCHEDULE AND HOURS MAY VARY.