Horse Farm Manager

Daytona Beach, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 23

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary will be between $20.00 to $23.00 per hour (and based on experience)

Full-Time position working 40 hours per week

Are you passionate about horses and dedicated to their care and well-being Do you thrive in a leadership role that blends hands-on animal care with team coordination and operational oversight Join Easterseals Floridas mission-driven farm as a Horse Farm Manager and help us provide safe humane and enriching care to our beloved animals-while supporting therapeutic riding programs that make a difference.

About the Role

The Horse Farm Manager is responsible for the daily care of horses and farm animals overseeing barn operations and ensuring the highest standards of safety and animal welfare. This role works closely with the Program Manager to support therapeutic riding initiatives and serves as a key liaison for horse owners staff and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily horse care: feeding turnout stall cleaning grooming wound care and medication administration
Oversee barn operations: feeding schedules turnout bedding and facility upkeep
Schedule and coordinate veterinary and farrier visits
Monitor horse health and communicate with owners and professionals as needed
Assess and onboard boarding horses for therapeutic riding programs
Manage boarding contracts and serve as primary contact for horse owners
Maintain inventory and order feed hay supplements medications and supplies
Recruit train and schedule volunteers for barn support
Safely operate farm equipment (tractors mowers golf carts etc.)
Enforce barn safety standards and procedures
Collaborate with Program Manager on horse use availability and health updates

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work () by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity inclusion and access for people living with disabilities families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - its an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent your passion and your commitment to help people with disabilities families and the community you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
35 years of experience working with horses (boarding facility ranch or similar)
Formal training in equine management or animal care preferred
Strong horsemanship and horse care knowledge
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Leadership experience with staff and volunteers
Respect for individuals with disabilities and alignment with our mission
Integrity sound judgment and adaptability
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors year-round
Proficiency with light farm equipment and tools
Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle as required for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Why Join Us

Make a meaningful impact through therapeutic riding programs
Work in a supportive mission-driven environment
Enjoy a dynamic role that blends animal care leadership and operations

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact our HR department at 2010 Crosby Way Winter Park FL 32792.

Required Experience:

Manager

Salary will be between $20.00 to $23.00 per hour (and based on experience)Full-Time position working 40 hours per weekAre you passionate about horses and dedicated to their care and well-being Do you thrive in a leadership role that blends hands-on animal care with team coordination and operational ...