We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and self-motivated Barn Manager to oversee the daily care, health, and operational management of our equine facility. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on horse care skills, excellent organizational ability, and great communication skills to interact with owner, staff, and equine professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Equine Care & Management
- Manage daily feeding, watering, turn-out, and blanketing schedules tailored to individual horses.
- Monitor overall health, behavior, and condition of all horses on-site; provide immediate basic first aid when necessary.
- Administer medications and special supplements according to veterinary or owner instructions.
- Maintain clean, safe stalls, aisles, arenas, and common areas.
Staff & Facility Operations
- Supervise, train, and schedule barn workers/grooms; assign daily responsibilities and verify task completion.
- Manage inventory and order feed, hay, bedding, and stable supplies to ensure stock never runs low.
- Inspect fences, stalls, pastures, and machinery regularly; report or perform minor routine maintenance.
- Ensure pastures are properly managed (mowing, rotation, manure management).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of horse care experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or barn management role.
- Knowledge: Understanding of equine nutrition, health, behavioral management, and pasture maintenance.
- Machinery: Experience operating basic farm machinery (tractors, dragging arenas) is preferred.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor when working with owner, staff and equine professionals.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (hay bales, feed bags) regularly and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Experience:
- Equine: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
