Equine Attendant (Groom)

• Turn horses out and bring them in for morning and evening routines.
• Clean stalls and maintain barn cleanliness, drag pastures, arena and round pens as required.
• Clean and maintain water troughs and indoor waterers.
• Prepare horses for farrier visits and assist as needed.
• Order grain, shavings, and hay supplies as required.
• Assist with loading horses and preparing for transport.
• Accompany the owner to veterinary appointments and horse shows when required.
• Support hauling horses and ensuring documentation is prepared for travel, including cross-border requirements.
• Perform general barn, tuck and trailer maintenance as needed.
• Walk dogs and provide pet care support as requested.
• Provide house sitting and animal care coverage during owner travel.

• Completion of a horsemanship clinic or formal equine training is an asset.
• Ongoing interest in developing horsemanship knowledge and skills is preferred.

• Clean criminal background check.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to safely operate and reverse a truck and horse trailer.
• Willingness to take initiative and assist with planning upcoming horse care needs.
• Comfort working independently in a private barn setting.

• Previous experience caring for horses in a private barn, boarding facility, or similar environment.
• Experience handling young horses or familiarity with the foaling process is an asset.
• Experience hauling horses or assisting with transportation logistics is preferred.
• Knowledge of cross-border horse travel documentation is an asset.
• Candidates who have grown up around horses or recently completed equine-related training are encouraged to apply.

• Initiative: Proactive in identifying upcoming needs and planning accordingly.
• Horsemanship: Confident and calm handling of horses in various situations.
• Organization: Ability to manage supplies, scheduling, and daily routines.
• Reliability: Dependable and consistent with daily animal care responsibilities.
• Communication: Comfortable coordinating appointments and discussing care requirements.
• Flexibility: Willingness to support after-hours activities during show season.

• This is an hourly position based on experience and qualifications.
• This role does not include a benefits package.
• Some flexibility in scheduling may be available depending on operational needs.

• Full-time, Monday - Friday.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required for horse shows and travel.

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

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