Horse Groom
Employer
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
Wellington, FL 33414
United States
Job description
As a Horse Groom, the worker will be responsible and assist with the daily care of horses and preparation of horses for training as well as participation in horse shows. The workers will travel to competitions in order to help prepare horses for show rings. 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 shows. They will clean horse's feet, apply/remove leg wraps/boots and saddle for training. Bath/cool down horse after training/showing. 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 150 LBS WITH ASSISTANCE. RANDOM DRUG TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED POST-EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL WORKERS, BOTH DOMESTIC AND H-2B WORKERS ATEMPLOYER. SPLIT SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE FROM 7:00A.M-12:00AM TO 2:30PM-5:30PM.