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Live-In Caretaker, Groom, Rider And Beginner Capable Instructor
Leg Up Stables, Inc, Axton, Virginia, USA
- Salary
- Depends on Experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 421481
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 23/08/2024
- Expires
- in 16 days
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Live in caretaker for small horse property, 17 stalls, in Axton, Virginia. Must be responsible, mature and with a good horse knowledge. Ideal opportunity for someone looking to slow down. Quiet property with boarders and a small lesson program. . Live in a quiet, pretty place, surrounded by horses and enjoy an easy going pace. Chores are six days a week which include by not limited to feeding of horses 2X daily, minor wound care along with medicating as needed, help farrier and vet, barn maintenance, stalls though the horses live out except when the weather is horrendous, and property stewardship. In exchange for a furnished 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home with utilities included and a modest stipend. Must be able to lift 50lbs, teach beginner lessons (4 max), able to ride greenies either in Hunter or Dressage plus give horses a good in-hand foundation when we have horses available with opportunity to earn percentage from net sale price. Sounds like a lot but seriously not plus we have a couple of barn rats. An approved pet is fine with the possibility of board for one horse. Please PM or email info@legupstable.com Applicant must currently reside in the USA preferably in Virginia or surrounding states. A working interview is required. Looking for at least a year commitment.
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license First-Aid Equine First-Aid Schooling Lunging Bandaging Teaching Exercising People SkillsAccommodation
Home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished mobile home. It is within walking distance of the facilities and has a dog yard in the back.
- Employer No
- 362696
- Location
- Axton, Virginia, USA
Here at Leg Up we are a full service equestrian facility. Our farm is nestled on 73 acres in Southwestern Virginia between Martinsville and Danville. We offer full care boarding, lessons, horse training, horse sales and competitive showing from the local level to the rated circuits. We produce Champions in the Hunter and Jumper rings with our basics anchored in Dressage. We also successful in low level Eventing and have welcomed Western Dressage. Whether you are a pleasure rider or a serious competitor Leg Up has benefits for all. We have a large 14 stall barn with a heated wash stall including hot and cold water, smaller 4 stall barn large outdoor ring 150 X 200, indoor arena with viewing room and a secure tack room. We also have a 70 X 200 Dressage arena and a perimeter property trail including optional jumps for a relaxing trail ride or conditioning.