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
- 02/10/2024
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Available: Live-on barn manager/groom position in Axton (Central), Virginia with separate housing and stipend.
Housing provided – 5 ½ work days a week Duties include but not limited to:
- Feed grain
- Turn in/out
- Blanketing
- Keeping the barn clean and organized
- Holding for vet and farrier
- Ability to ride and flat OTTB projects ( for extra $$ )
- Able to medicate minor wounds
Must have:
- Clean record
- Over 18
- Attention to detail
- Able to manage and supervise barn rats
- Comfortable handling green horses Looking for a person with prior experience. Must be able to come for an in-person interview. Contact Nina, nina@legupstable.com
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.