horse stable foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Hay farming
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Farm
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Equestrian

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Direct farm feed inventory activities
• Direct farm grooming activities
• Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Treat livestock health issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Negotiate with clients for provision of services
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Train horses
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Perform general farm duties
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Horses

Animal specialization

• Thoroughbred horses

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options