EXPERIENCED HORSE GROOM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Experienced Horse Groom

Schedule: Monday-Friday/ 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with occasional weekends and later days

required.

We are seeking an experienced, dependable and hardworking groom to join our team in

San Benito County, CA.

This is a long-term position for the right individual.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Have at least five years of experience cleaning stalls at an equestrian facility.
• Have at least five years experience grooming and caring for horses.
• Be able to consistently report to work on time. Reliability and punctuality are nonnegotiable.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Provide equestrian employment references.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities involve caring for 12 horses including:
• Thoroughly cleaning stalls.
• Removing all manure and wet bedding and dumping the wheelbarrows.
• Re-bedding stalls as needed.
• Providing a clean, dry and comfortable stall for each horse.
• Lifting and moving bales of hay, shavings and 50 lb. sacks of grain on a daily basis.
• Maintaining clean barn aisles and work areas.
• Daily horse grooming.
• Walking horses out to their pastures each morning and bringing them back in the afternoon.
• Cleaning tack and keeping it in good condition.
• Working efficiently while following ranch procedures and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.