Race Horse Groom
Employer
974 CR 144
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
United States
Job description
Race Horse Grooms will feed, water, groom, bath, exercise, and care for horses and perform duties related to barn and facility upkeep, on a race horse ranch and training facility during the quarterhorse race season. Grooms will perform a variety of tasks, including the following: Feed and water horses according to schedules and feeding instructions; mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions and prescriptions; do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles; exercise horses; perform horse groomingB: Minimum Job Qualifications/Requirements duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, and cleaning ears and horse shoes; order, unload, and store feed and supplies; and keep records of births and care for newborns and young horses. Race Horse Grooms will assist and take direction from Race Horse Trainers. All duties will be performed on the ranch. No travel is required.
Special Requirements
Some WEEKEND hours are required. Workers must be available to work Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays on a rotating basis (approximately one Sunday every 6-8 weeks). Employees will work on a rotating shift schedule, 7 hours per day, 6 days per week, for a total of 42 hours per week. The first shift is from 5:00 am - 12:00 noon. The second shift is from 12:00 noon 7:00 pm. The Sunday work day requires one person to work each shift, and entails feeding of the animals and light cleaning duties. If a Groom works on a Sunday, then he or she will receive time off on a different day during the week. Workers must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. Employees must handle all of the animals, including newborn foals with care so as not to harm or injure them. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available and committed to work for the entire work period, March 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.