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Barn Manager

Employer #386473, Avon, Connecticut, USA

Pay
$800 to $1,200 week
Work Type
Permanent; Contract; Freelance
Work Time
Full-time; Part-time
Live-In
Live-In Optional
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
424674
Status
Looking
Updated
10/07/2026
Expires
in 2 months
Views
305

Seeking a well-rounded, knowledgable individual to manage a 15 horse equestrian facility and rescue. This is a working manager position, working alongside an amazing team of dedicated volunteers providing top notch care and instructors/facilitators providing lessons and programs. Skills needed include experienced horse handling, admin of med, wound care/dressing changes, leg wraps, knowledge of signs of colic, ability to lead & train others, and more. Responsibilities will include assisting/supporting volunteers with all aspects of horse care and barn management including feeding, turn out, blanket changes, mucking stalls, managing waters, etc

Required Key Skills
Driving license Equine First-Aid Bandaging Exercising People Skills Intelligent Horsemanship
Accommodation

We do have a small efficiency apartment and a 2 bedroom newer 38 ft RV available to right candidate.

Job Benefits

This is more than a barn management job — it is an opportunity to be part of a meaningful mission in a truly special setting.

We offer top pay along with bonuses (= 2weeks paid vacation), a supportive work environment, and the chance to care for a wonderful group of horses in a peaceful, well-maintained farm setting. Our farm is known for its calm, serene atmosphere, where horses, students, volunteers, and staff can thrive.

The Barn Manager will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful facility with an indoor arena, Are you eager to find a place that provides calm, tranquility, serenity and good vibes? This facility sits far up off the road where you can escape the chaos of the rest of the world. Our clientele gravitates toward us for our professionalism while still avoiding the high pressure so often seen in the industry at larger commercial barns.

Employer No
386473
Website
https://ushorsewelfare.org
Hunt Private Riding School Other Training Conditioning/Handling
Equestrian Employer Details

We are a small equestrian facility and nonprofit horse rescue located on our 20-acre private homestead. Currently, 15 horses call this home. We work to continue training all horses and keep them moving and in shape, and give them jobs they love, knowing that the healthy horse stands a better chance of a safe future. Many of our equines provide lessons for beginners to advanced intermediates. Most of our chores get done with the help of amazing volunteers but we are in need of an experiences horse person to take on barn management, volunteer management, lesson programs, equine-assisted learning programs, fundraising, event planning and property maintenance.

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