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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Equine - Workers will perform all job duties according to the instruction and supervision of the farm manager, horse trainers, and senior staff. Extremely specific instructions may be given regarding care for particular horses, sometimes on a daily basis. Duties to include, but not limited to: • Delivery of newborn foals • Vaccination and medication administration Treatment and care of newborn and sick newborn foals • Bandaging foals, yearlings, and mares • Preparing weanlings and yearlings for sale • Prepare horses for sales • Clean and maintain animal housing area Identify and catch horses in stalls and fields, affix halters and lead ropes, lead safely into and out of barn and place safely into trailer, field, stall or crossties. Clean stalls by removing soiled bedding and manure and replacing with fresh bedding, Strip stalls and disinfect floors, walls and surrounding areas for broodmares. Sweep barn aisles, barn area, ceilings to remove cobwebs and debris. Clean and fill water troughs and buckets. Feeding horses including apportioning grain, hay and feed supplements according to instructions. Observe and identify sick or injured horses. Assist farrier in trimming and shoeing horses. Hold horses for farrier, dentist, Veterinarians. Assist in breeding and foaling of mares. Assist with post-pregnancy treatment of mares and neonatal care of foals. Work with horses including bathing and grooming, leading, picking hooves, petting. Assist in handling young horses in preparation for sales including preparing stall and sale grounds, setting up hay and feed storage, supply room, bathing and grooming stations, walking yearlings for exercise. Experience: A minimum of 3 months experience required.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Experience: 3 months of verifiable experience required working with foals, yearling preparation and vaccinations Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Wimbledon Farm LLC

Location:

Lexington, KY 40515

Worksite

Address:

1451 Walnut Hill Road, Lexington, KY 40515

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23305-469826

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

11/6/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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