Horse keeper Job

A client residing in Pretoria is looking for an experienced and qualified private Horsekeeper to take care of 
his chestnut Arabian stallion as well as securing and managing a tack room, stable, pasture, fencing and a yard). 

Requirements
  • Experience as a Horsekeeper for private clients
  • Experience and qualifications in handling horses, riders and equipment as advantage
  • Fluent English 
  • Medical education (Veterinary medicine) as advantage
  • Trainings/courses related to caring for animals would be a plus
  • Pet lover
  • Friendly
  • Dynamic
  • Flexibility
  • Stress resistant 

Duties and responsibilities
  • Looking after the horse
  • Preparing the horse for rides
  • Managing and designing all feeding, exercise and medication schedules, considering temperament and needs of the horse
  • Managing grooming, exercise, health and cleaning routines (mucking out, veterinary care, farriers, dietary supplements and foods etc.)
  • Managing the entire horse-related property: security, maintenance, stock and supply operations and relations, administrative management
  • Ensuring physical and mental well-being of the horse
  • Providing regular reports to the principal regarding the horse and property
  • Managing and maintaining all related equipment
  • Assisting in managing and recruiting related staff (grooms, farriers, professional riders)

Schedule
To be agreed with the client

Accommodation
Accommodation – a small house with all needed equipment is provided close to the stable

Salary
Depending on the profile of the candidate 

Start – ASAP

​Position filled