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Job Description

Full Time:

No

Number of Workers Requested:

3

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Quarter bred horses Safe handling concerns require that, to be qualified for this position, workers must have no less than 3 months of prior experience as stable assistant in a standard quarter horse bred breeding operation. Employer will hire any worker with the requisite experience who demonstrates he/she can safely and competently perform the job of handling broodmares and young horses. This is a quarter horse racing, breeding, and performance farm where employment is dependent on the horse breeding through yearling sale seasons. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by a designated lead worker or company supervisor. Exceptionally complex or non-routine activities will be closely supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic horse management and handling duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with horse breeding/sales farm activities. Tasks include but are not limited to the following activities required in the breeding, handling and preparation for sale of quarter bred equine stock: identify and catch horses in fields, affix halters and lead ropes, lead into barn and tie securely. Competence in basic grooming practices including bathing, brushing, hoof care, clipping. Clean stalls by removing soiled bedding and manure, replace with fresh bedding. Strip stalls and disinfect floors, walls and surrounding areas for broodmares. Sweep barn aisles, stall areas, ceilings to remove dirt, hay, cobwebs and other detritus. Maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets. Handle basic feeding activities including apportioning grain, hay and feed supplements according to instruction. Clean and maintain equipment, assist with mowing and weeding, work in fields, clean around barns. Hold horses for farriers and vets and administer routine intra-muscular injections. Will perform hoof trimming on horses to include mares, foals, and yearlings. Assist in handling young horses in preparation for sales. Workers must demonstrate commonsense and awareness of safe equine handling procedures, i.e., no running in barns, shouting, abusing horses, leaving gates/stall doors/feed rooms open or smoking in and around barns, sheds and hay storage. Assist in handling young and performance horses in preparation for sales, including preparing yearlings to show at farm and out of state auctions and preparing stall/sale grounds. Set up feed and hay storage and supply room. Set up bathing and grooming stations. Walk horses for exercise. Clean and prepare horses for shows. Practice walking, standing ,and presenting performance horses. Workers may be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: operation of tractors, mowers, painting and repairing farm buildings and similar tasks of a general nature common to a horse breeding operation. Workers will load trucks with bales of hay and sacks of grain and feed weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, animal dandruff, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. All tools, supplies and equipment required to perform duties will be provided by the employer at no charge to the worker and include Polaris', tractors, manure spreaders, arena drags, rakes, shovels, buckets, hoses, equipment for grooming horses, halters to catch horses, and cleaning products. Cell phone is provided by the employer at no charge to the worker for the duration of employment. Service is accessible throughout the entire property. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Three months of agricultural experience working in a horse breeding operation handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with production of quarter horses. Must furnish verbal or written statements establishing relevant work experience. Perform repetitive movements and estensive walking. Bend, stoop and reach repeatedly. Work in temperatures ranging from 10 to 100 degrees F. Lift and load up to 60 lbs, lifting to a height of 5 ft. Work may be performed in wet and/or dewy conditions. Physical stamina required. Operate ATVs. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process.

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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Employer Information

Company Name:

Park Your Pony

Location:

Stephenville, TX 76401

Worksite

Address:

536 CR 483, Stephenville, TX 76401

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25021-631495

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/10/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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