The Water’s Edge Equestrian Center Part-Time Barn Hand cares for all animals and maintains their environment by doing multiple hands-on tasks such as cleaning stalls, turning horses out to pasture, maintaining barn and run-in areas, along with feeding, and other facility duties. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work weekends along with some holidays. This person is dependable and enjoys a fast-paced work environment and has a friendly personality towards others.

● Feed and water all barn animals (Horses, Cat, Pot-Bellied Pig)
● Clean stalls and run-ins
● Clean water troughs, buckets, and feed pans
● Turn horses out to pasture and herd management safety
● Check horses for injuries or illnesses
● Maintain cleanliness and function of barn and other areas of the center
● Must work well with children as we do lessons and rides all year and horse camps during the summer months
● Willingness to take clients out on trail rides, assist in ring rides, and lessons
● Tacking and untacking of horses

● Experience with horses is a MUST

● Riding experience is a MUST

● Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

● An even temperament and ability to work with animals.

● Knowledge of basic horse handling and care.

● Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

● Good communication skills

● Must know signs of illnesses in horses