- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 418556
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 17/04/2024
- Expires
- in one month
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Administrative/Management
- Manage the facility with the Barn Manager.
- Co-supervise staff of 3-4 barn workers, assign tasks, evaluate performance and help build the team by providing feedback and recommendations to the barn manager, director, and trainers.
- Help train the staff as need.
- Welcome boarders/riders to our facility and program in a courteous and professional manner.
- Meet early/late shipment of horses arriving to or leaving from the barn.
- Assist barn staff in daily routine during periods of staff shortages or vacations.
- Run night checks as scheduled.
- Provide general support to the riding program and Director as requested by the Director.
- Assist Barn Manager in managing, supplies, vet, and farrier while maintaining the budget.
- Other duties, not limited to this section, as assigned.
Horse Care
- Assist with the feeding
- Work with trainers to ensure competition horse needs are met and clearly communicated.
- Maintain a rigorous turn-out schedule.
- Assist the School’s veterinarian in the care of individual horses, as instructed.
- Groom all show board horses and have them show ready when needed.
- Assist with record keeping of all above responsibilities.
Assistant Barn Manager In the absence of the Barn Manager, supervise the activities of barn staff while working side by side to fulfill general duties and responsibilities of the barn manager. Maintain clear lines of communication with department leaders including but not limited to the director and trainers..
Physical Riding Department Maintenance
- Ensure the facility is neat, clean and orderly at all times.
- Keep all department fencing in good repair. (with help from maintenance department)
- Drag rings as needed (daily if necessary due to high traffic). Must be able to drive a tractor.
Required Key Skills
Driving license First-Aid Equine First-Aid Lunging Bandaging Clipping Trim/Pull People SkillsRequired Expertise
Riding School Showing Show Jumping Hunter SeatJob Benefits
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, and Life insurance. Paid time off, (sick time, vacation, personal time etc.) 4O1k matching plans Meals during the school year
- Employer No
- 409674
- Website
- https://www.ethelwalker.org/
- Location
- Simsbury, Connecticut, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
The Ethel Walker School provides a strong foundation to maintain a best-in-class riding program. The Equestrian Center is located on Walker’s 175-acre campus, providing ready access to the barn and horses, as well as winding trails and extensive turnouts. 65 stalls. We care for horses that compete on the top show circuit as well as over 20 school horses.