Sales Racehorse Groom
Employer
Sequel Holdings Limited Partnership
5181 SW 80th Street
Ocala, FL 34476
United States
Job description
Attends to overall care of Thoroughbred racehorses in training at the farm prior to sale at the public auction. Will be responsible for the safety of the horses and nearby workers. Will assist in the observations of any ailments or infections which may affect the horses. Will administer medication under the direction of the farm manager. May use bandages which assists in the application of topical medications, rehabilitation exercises or intravenous medications. Prior to the sale of the racehorse, the horses are prepped by clipping away any unwanted hair from the horse's mane, ankles, nose and ears. Will do daily bathing, condition, treatment of any soreness and stand and walk the horse or inspeciton by perspective buyers.
Special Requirements
Workers should be able to lift 50 ols to feed horses and climb up into trailer/storage bins to retrieve hay or straw. They should be physically fit to stand, bend, walk, push/pul and perform work duties for hours required. May have to endure extreme weather conditions of high heat, humidity, wind, rain, and possible storms. Workers must arrive at the scheduled start time each work day and competently perform work duties until the designated end time.