MapleHaven Equestrian Center

Just a peaceful afternoon at Maple Haven. 🌿
Lush grass, good company, and nowhere else they need to be.

WE ARE HIRING! Farm Hand - Horse farm (Part time position)

We are a horse farm looking for a reliable, hard working farm hand to join our routine. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, being outdoors in all weather an working around horses in a calm, respectful environment.

Responsibilities include, but no limited to:

Mucking stalls and maintaining clean, safe barn conditions
Feed horses and turning in/out
Preparing feed
Blanketing
Filling hay nets, water buckets, and basic barn upkeep
Basic horse handling

Requirements:

Equine experience and horse handling is a must
Must be comfortable with some heavy lifting, push wheelbarrow, and work with tools such as much forks, shovels and brooms
Horse health awareness - ability to recognize signs of illness or distress, monitoring appetite and water intake, noticing changes in behaviour, recognize potential health/safety issues, understanding when to report immediately
Reliable transportation
Strong time management, attention to detail, excellent oral communication, team player, ability to work alone
Understanding basic barn etiquette

PLEASE SEND RESUMES AND INQUIRIES TO:

[email protected]

Location: Orillia, Ontario
Availability: Weekends and occasional weekday
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Hourly wage: $18.00 - $20.00