Full time professional horse help needed for non profit (501 c3) thoroughbred retirement facility in southern Maine

Seeking a couple who has an outside source of income for management of 100 acre horse farm in a picturesque country setting. One individual of the couple must be an equine professional able to administer shots and medications and differentiate between “normal” and “needing medical intervention” behaviors in horses. Able to apply first aid for injuries and ailments and know when to call the vet

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• feeding and turning out horses
• cleaning stalls
• cleaning paddocks
• holding for farrier
• keeping barn stocked with supplies and feed
• grooming horses and picking feet
• tending to minor ailments
• being available for vet calls
• taking care of minor repairs
• training and riding horses (not required, but considered an opportunity depending on your experience)
• helping with fundraisers and other aspects of operating a non profit organization

Ability to manage volunteers is a plus and excellent communication skills are necessary as owners are often away and encourage and require daily communication regarding the horses and the farm

Our thoroughbred facility is undergoing restructuring and there is an opportunity for the right knowledgable and experienced individual to operate a training and rehabilitation endeavor preparing former race horses for new careers.

Compensation TBD private residence for 2 individuals with private yard and parking. Looking for the right fit for a long term farm manager.

Please send resume and co tact information to september999.99971@yahoo.com and let us know the best time to reach you to schedule an Initial telephone interview.

Please no dogs, outside cats, smoking, or active addictions

Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Looking for someone with a strong work ethic.

Must make the horses your top priority.

Must be responsible and dedicated.

Must be able to work in all weather conditions, and through illness and minor injuries.

Must learn the individual habits of the horses and know when one of them is not right.

Must be able to recognize subtle clues and catch problems while they are small, such as treating small abrasions before they become swollen and infected, or walking a slightly colicky horse and giving medication before he becomes so sick that he needs a vet.

Must also be able to know when you do need to call the vet.

Must be available to care for horses at least four times a day.

Morning, lunch, evening and night check.

Must schedule your own appointments and etc around the horses.

Listed above....also have a one bedroom apartment available with w/d hookup, large eat in kitchen, full bath, loft bedroom with skylight so you can literally sleep under the stars

Two bedroom home on property but with private yard and driveway.

Dishwasher, w/d hookup, large eat in kitchen, storage shed.

Live in the lake region of Southern Maine, close to lakes, access to two kayaks.

45 minutes to ocean.

90 acre private property borders nature conservancy.

Norman Rockwellesque community, like going back in time.

Nice, safe school district.

Riding opportunities, if you love OTTBs you may be able to work with some of them, training, ground work and riding.

Chance to compete in local schooling shows, ride on the beach, trail rides, hunter paces.