Horse Jobs – Barn Manager
An essential member of any large barn or stable, the barn manager is responsible for planning and orchestrating the day to day life of each animal in their charge.
This is a position which benefits from management experience, a high level of organization and a supreme knowledge of horses.
Attention to detail and the ability to follow through are essential as the barn manager has to organize both horses and people.
Job Description
Barn manager is the glue that holds a barn or stable together, they oversee every aspect of horse care, from vet visits to exercise to supplies to management of barn employees.
Their role is a significant one and requires quick decision making, adaptability and leadership qualities.
Responsibilities
- Hiring & firing of barn / stable employees
- Training new employees
- Overseeing barn / stable staff
- Developing & enforcing feed & cleaning schedules
- Ordering supplies & feed
- Maintaining equipment, supply & feed inventory
- Dispensing & applying prescribed medications and treatments
- Developing & enforcing exercise routines
- Available for emergency after-hours
- Managing disposal of waste
- Arranging and overseeing vet visits, worming & shots
- Overseeing farrier scheduling & visits
Requirements
There is no formal education required per se, however veterinary and management schooling are beneficial, as is previous barn management experience.
The Right Job For You?
If this isn’t your dream job, there is a long list of different careers that involve horses. Each one requiring a different skill set, schooling requirement and amount of contact with the animals.
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When you say veterinary is beneficial, do you mean knowing the basics of how to take care of the average injuries, collics, etc. Or do you mean to get a degree and go to vet school?
Hi Megan,
Essentially vet training would be beneficial to almost any career with horses, however practical hands-on experience is just as important. An official degree isn’t necessary for this position, but most employers would find the additional qualifications a plus. As you know horses are animals of prey who act first & ask questions later, so knowing how to remain calm & deal with the aftermath is essential.
I have worked for 15 years in the horse industry. and there is goverment funded groom school programs some even pay you to attend. but mostly alot of hands on experince is the best bet.
I-C.A.N.TER in Ridgeway ontario is the groom school course i attended. and Kemptville college in Ottawa offers horse courses as well.
Do you know the average salary?
I’m looking for a new professional challenge.
I am a self employed ranch owner. I have horse boarding, riding lessons, horse breeding, training and showing experience.
Please give me more informations about the job and the location. I will be glad to provide you with more details about myself such as cv and letters of recommendation.
I look forward to hear from you and remain.