Horse Groom
Employer
69 Stone Hill Road
Bedford, NY 10506
United States
Job description
Provide daily care for International level show jumping horses. Maintain show jumpers in top physical care: brush, poultice, wrap and all general daily care for horses, including but not limited to icing legs after daily work, preparing poultice and applying on an as needed bases, hourly supervision of horses legs and knowing if there is post exercise swelling and treating accordingly. Use therapeutic ultra sound machine and know when use of machine is appropriate. Prepare feed daily which includes making sure horses maintain correct weight. Alter feed rations depending on horses daily work schedule. Administer daily and weekly supplements either through intra muscular or intra venous injections as well as administering supplements orally. Supervise horses while in turn out paddocks. Exercise horses on lunge line, on an as needed basis. Maintain horses and rider equipment. Prepare all items for horse show, order appropriate travel documents for horses, including updating passport and ordering intra state health certificates. Prepare horses and present them for horse jog/inspection. Coordinate horses daily competition time and make sure horse is at competition arena at the appropriate time when they are competing. Procure appropriate warm up obstacle for riders. Make sure horse is ready physically and emotionally to perform at its highest ability
Special Requirements
Ability to lift up to 150lbs. with assistance.Split Shift 7:00am-12:00pm/ 2:30pm-5:30pm. Drug testing may be required post-employment for all workers, both domestic and H-2B workers, at employer expense. Employer will assist workers with securing housing, but employer will not provide housing.