Thoroughbred Caregiver
Employer
2700 Bryan Station Rd.
Lexington , KY 40516
United States
Job description
Feeding horses, bringing in and out of fields, foaling mares from February through June, assisting with veterinarian with pregnancy, fence repair, weed eating, brushing and grooming of horses. Watering, taking care of bedding, making sure fencing is secure. Helping ferrier. Handling horses, teaching horses how to walk and teaching them manners. Uses pitch fork, rake, broom, lead shank, twitch, hammer, nails and chainsaw. May drive tractor.
Special Requirements
All necessary equipment with be provided: leads, shanks, halters, pitch fork, broom, rake, grooming tools, curry comb, brush.
Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of the job.
Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion after break-in period.
Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid damage and to protect the worker from potential injury.
See additional information in Addendum C