Calling all experienced equestrians! Ever wondered what donkeys are REALLY like? Now's your chance. Our rescue is full of donkeys in need of kind and empathetic horsemen to work with them. Applicant must have current and extensive equine experience and knowledge. Work experience in the horse industry with available references is expected.
We have a new facility and almost 140 donkeys, ponies and mules to care for. Duties will include all the normal general barn chores involved with maintaining a clean environment: cleaning stalls, barns, and paddocks, feeding and giving hay, and water. Other duties will include treating and medicating donkeys as needed, assisting with holding for farrier, vet and dentist, grooming and handling and socializing of donkeys. Applicant must be fit and capable of lifting 40-50 lb. hay and straw bales, managing very full wheelbarrows, and comfortable with pushy donkeys in their work space.
We are really looking for experienced handlers who have significant ground work experience with young or green horses. Many of our donkeys and mules are very fearful, some are feral, and need very experienced handlers. We are looking for full and part time individuals, weekend and week day shifts. Please learn more about our rescue by going to our website: www.littlelongears.org or visiting our facebook page.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly describe your most recent work history in the equine industry
Experience:
- equine related work: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person