Feeder and Mucker / Barn Hand  (Part-Time)

Purpose of Role / Description of Success

The feeder and mucker is essential in the care of our horses. By making sure each horse has the specialized nutritional care and clean stalls they will be able to serve our riders who are gaining confidence, increasing independence, and improving social skills through the horses’ healing power.

Essential Responsibilities

Feeding and Care (40%)

  • Provide the prescribed amount of food, supplements, and clean water

  • Prepare the food for the next team

  • Clean water tanks

  • Report observations regarding the health of a horse with both written and verbal accuracy

Mucking (40%)

  • Clean stalls by removing manure

  • Address any issues created by weather

Volunteer Leadership (20%)

  •    Schedule and train volunteers to assist with feeding and mucking

Supervision and Training:

Horse Manager / Barn Manager

Daily physical requirements and skills to be successful

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • Ability to walk and remain standing for 2 to 3 hours at a time

  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions - hot, cold, rain, snow

Qualifications:

  • Basic Horse Knowledge: different horse breeds, the colors of the horses, generic horse terms, understands the horse’s body parts and can label them.

  • Experience and ability to describe the disposition of a horse, such as cranky or upset versus content and curious.

  • Able to list multiple signs of colic