Horse Farm Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Horse Farm AssociateLindy FarmsLindy FarmsPosition OverviewLindy Farms is a family-owned, premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility dedicated to producing elite racehorses from conception to competition. We are seeking a Farm Associate to assist with various tasks around the farm. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performance environment that values excellence, innovation, and horse welfare.Your Role:Maintain a safe and organized work environment for staff, horses, and/or visitors.Provide daily hands-on care for mares, foals, yearlings, or racehorses, depending on assignment.Feed, groom, handle, and monitor horses to ensure optimal health and well-being.Assist with foaling, veterinary treatments, farrier work, and sales preparation.nSafely handle valuable bloockstock, including young horse, and mares,Maintain barn cleanliness and assist with farm upkeep, fencing, and pasture management, etc.Support the veterinary team in executing breeding and health protocolsReport any observed horse health, behavioral, and/or safety concerns.Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.Adapts to changing duties as required, based on business needs. Your Skills: Strong horsemanship skills and confidence in handling horses of all ages and temperaments.Multi-tasking abilitiesGood oral communication skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.High level of responsibility, attention to detail, and ability to follow protocolsWilling to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays in a team-oriented environmentDesirable requirements:Driver 's licenseMust be able to stand and walk for extended periods.Have a good attitude and participate as a member of the team.Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Physical Demands:Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity for most of the workday.Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 75 pounds.Required to walk or stand for extended periods of time.Stamina to hold and walk a horse.LF1Lindy Farms, LLC EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.