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
Duties and responsibilities
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
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
