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Stable Hand
Job Location:
Job Location:
Coconut Creek, FL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 15 - 15
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
4 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
1 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Details: EATSF is seeking an organized and dependable Stable Hand who is capable and open to fulfilling the needs of the therapeutic horse herd during the opening and/or closing activities of the facility. Stable Hand must be 18-years or older to fulfill the requirements of the position and must have horse experience.
Scope of Work: Perform routine care of the EATSF horses including feeding turnout cleaning of stables paddock and feed/storage areas keeping equipment and supplies organized and clean. The Stable Hand will provide excellent care to the horses and maintain the stable in a safe manner while maintaining PATH International standards for an equine based therapeutic program that serves children and adults with special needs.
Reports to: Barn Manager
Contact: -
Stable Hand Job Responsibilities:
- Follow checklist as directed for opening/closing protocol.
- Implement pre-determined feeding schedule.
- Ensure all horses have clean available water at all times in stable area and turn out areas.
- Check and secure all fly masks as needed.
- Oversee all injured horses document progress and report to Barn Manager.
- Observe and report changes in horses regarding ingestion of grain supplements hay or water elimination injuries and overall health immediately.
- Repair and/or recommend repairs as need in the horses environment.
- Maintain a daily schedule of one or more of the following (opening and closing shifts as detailed below or as needed by the organization):
- 5:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (Opening Sunday).
- 4:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Closing Shifts (Start time varies depending on class schedule; typically 1 hour prior to end of last class unless otherwise instructed).
- 4:00 Sunday PM Closing Shift.
- Ensure barn is left clean and free of debris.
- Ensure all people have left the premises and all stabling and gates on the premises are locked before leaving.
- Adhere to EATSF Code of Conduct.
- Duties should be completed in no more than a 5 hour period.
Qualifications:
- Ability to follow directions closely attention to detail.
- Owned or worked with/around horses for a minimum of 1 year.
- Knowledge of horses and feeding.
- Flexible and able to adapt to change.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather.
- Being flexible with scheduling and helping to cover other shifts if needed.
