Horse Jobs – Stall Cleaner
This is a position usually found in larger establishments with many animals to look after. It is often a starting point for someone looking to earn experience around horses.
Sometimes this position covers grooming, feeding and general maintenance, however their main objective is to keep the stable clean.
This is a position which benefits from physical strength & endurance, a respect for the equine animal, and problem solving skills.
A solid work ethic, a knack for routine, and a love of the outdoors are essential elements needed to be a stall cleaner.
Job Description
Usually under the supervision of the barn manager or foreman, a stall cleaner is responsible for keeping stalls cleaned, for general maintenance and often feeding duties.
A stall cleaner spends a great deal of time with each animal they clean up after, which puts them in a good position to notice (and report) problems or illness.
Responsibilities
- Adhering to a cleaning and/ or feeding schedule
- Removing waste and wet bedding from stalls
- Bedding stalls
- Waste management
- Sometimes responsible for daily feedings
- Usually responsible for general and routine maintenance
- Keeping stable area tidy, raking & sweeping
- Can be responsible for grooming duties
- Alerting stable management of problems with the animals
Requirements
Some establishments may require a high school diploma for employment, however this is an entry level position which requires no formal education or training.
A challenging position physically, this job is easy to learn and many potential employers will be willing to train.
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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I’m looking for a job that has to do with taking care of horses, feedimg horses, giving them water and grooming them. I like horses very much! and even though i dont have one, my friend has one, so i often go and help her out. I am strong physically and capable of doing this kind of a job. I still go to high school so the time i could work at is after 2:30.
If you would be interested please contact me. Thank you.
hi im christina 12 years of age an was wondering if there is a job out there for me eto clean up after them and in return lessons for horse riding thankyou
I am a 20 year old, who has no former training. But i love horses, and am willing to learn. I would like to feed and care for them. I live in illinois. If you are interested, please contact me. Thank you.
I have a child that is 9 and she loves horses it would be her dream come true if she could work for you every day and ride once a week. if you are interested please contact Sandy. thanks!
I am a 12 year old, but I’m almost thirteen. I live in Idaho Falls and I want a job taking care of horses. If someone could please let me know, thank you!
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Hello i am 16 and am looking for work,so i will be punctual and hard working. i have just completed my work experience on a farm. i really ejoyed it so i am hoping to get a job that is more permanent to learn more. i live in bristol and am still at school but nights and weekends would be perfect.
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