<![CDATA[Equistaff Pro: jobboards]]> https://JOBS.EQUISTAFFPRO.COM/ en-us <![CDATA[Stable Manager/Instructor - TN]]> This up-and-coming, multi discipline facility just across the boarder from Memphis, Tennessee is looking for a new Stable Manager/Instructor to help them grow! This facility is already well into development, boasting a 50 acre, lower level eventing course, 3 outdoor arenas and an Indoor under construction, a 12 stall pole barn and competition barn in the works, a couple of show series, and big plans for improvement! This is a team who believes in supporting their employees and providing opportunities for their team to reach their goals. Individuals applying for this job must be experienced equestrians first and foremost, but also share the kind and caring spirit embodied by the rest of the team at this facility.

This is a well-staffed, well organized equestrian operation under the leadership of a globally accomplished FEI equestrian. Applicants will be expected to partake in the daily care chores of the horses, though they will have the opportunity to shift their focus to teaching & training as the facility matures. 
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Stable Manager who can also take on increasing teaching/training responsibilities as the show teams develop! The ideal candidate will have a background in either the hunter/jumper or barrel racing disciplines - and will be a knowledgeable equestrian above all else. This person will be responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of all horses on site, along with the management of their support staff. This individual will be given the opportunity to grow a lesson program in their preferred discipline - and as that program grows they will be able to decrease their time spent with care responsibilities and increase their time teaching. Currently, the facility is home to 15 full-time residents, 8 of which are stable boarders, but has serious ambitions to grow in the immediate future!
As this is a growing facility with a maturing show program and an extremely accomplished and ambitious leader, anyone joining this team should be ready and willing to "wear all the hats" and grow in a fast-paced environment. This program offers quality work/life balance, and rewards those with a true passion for the industry.

Job Duties
- Oversee the daily care and well-being of all horses on-site
- Design feeding and care protocols along with Equestrian Director for each horse
- Assist with basic farm chores including feeding, stall cleaning, turn-in and turn-out, blanketing, etc
- Administer medications and medical treatments as needed - including IV/IM medications
- Collaborate closely with Equestrian Director on growth and direction of the program as a whole
- Mentor and Lead support staff and students in and around the barns
- Manage staff schedules and digital records for staff and horses
- Manage horse care budget and reporting along with Equestrian Director and Finance staff
- Develop and Grow a lesson program in your preferred discipline
- Prepare for each lesson by ensuring the horses are ready and the arena prepared for your unique lesson plan
- Maintain tack and equipment related to your horses/students
- Assist with the organization and participation of shows at the home facility and beyond
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Job Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in a Stable Management capacity or greater
- Willingness to be on-call for emergencies related to horses in your care
- Ability to recognize lameness, communicate effectively with vet & farrier & leadership, and administer medications/rehab protocols to horses in need
- Willing, fit, and able to ride a variety of horses from experienced school horses to green prospects as program grows
- Experience teaching students of all ages in your preferred discipline
- Willingness to teach beginner riders as well as advanced riders
- Willingness to travel to shows, clinics, schoolings, and educational events
- Experience promoting and building an equestrian lesson program
- Ability to drive a truck & trailer, and willingness to haul client horses
- *Experience in (or willingness to learn) managing the operations of schooling horse shows
Benefits
- Board for one horse fully included
- 5 day work week!!
- Full health, life and disability insurance plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and Paid Holidays
-Additional perks for continuing education, growth incentives, etc as experience warrants!
- In-house show schedule, seasonal festivals, exceptional leadership and stability!
Description of Housing Provided
No housing is provided - however existing staff is willing to help source quality accommodations for anyone looking to relocate. In the local area, a 2bed apartment costs ~$1000/month 
]]> 0 <![CDATA[Groom/Barn Staff - H/J - St Augustine]]> About the Facility
This 20 acre show facility in beautiful St Augustine, FL is home to a budding Hunter/Jumper program with a large focus in the Hunter/Equitation rings! This property currently has 18 stalls and is at capacity with plans to add another 8 stalls within the year for a total of 26 horses on property. They offer both full-service training board and standard board to their clientele, and have an established group of A circuit Junior and Adult Amateur clients. This is a facility that believes in teamwork for all aspects of the horse and property care - and with 4 grooms, a hands-on barn manager, the Head Trainer, and the owners of the facility, the work stays manageable for all!

Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated groom/stable hand to join the team! The ideal person would be interested in a long-term position and learning the ropes on the AA hunter/jumper circuits. This person will be responsible for taking care of this facility's 20+ equine residents, and will be willing and able to assist with the landscaping and overall facility maintenance as well. Everyone at this facility is expected to work across all aspects of the operation, making for a team-oriented and enjoyable atmosphere. They have exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and care, so a keen attention to detail is important! This person should be willing to travel with the show team both locally to Ocala and across the East Coast. 
Prior experience on the show circuit is not required, but this person should have an interest in learning the nuances of a high level performance groom. 
Advancement potential in both pay and responsibility is strong as show grooming skills increase!

Job Duties
- Standard Care Responsibilities 
                 (stall cleaning, watering, turn in/turn out, feeding, etc)
- Grooming Responsibilities 
                 (tacking, untacking, grooming, clipping, lunging, holding for vet/farrier)
- Client Interactions 
                 (Grooming/tacking for full-care clientele, customer service as needed)
- Facility upkeep 
                 (sweeping, cobwebbing, mowing, weed eating, fence fixing, minor repairs, etc)
- Show Grooming 
                (show scheduling, taking horses to/from the ring, hauling to/from shows, packing/unpacking trailer, ring prep, etc)
- Night check on rotation with other staff

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years Equine Care experience
- Positive, collaborative attitude
- Willingness to learn show grooming responsibilities and travel as needed
- Travel 20+ weeks out of the year
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Desire for a long-term position
- Legal to work in the USA - Drug free

Benefits
- $20/hour +/- DOE
- Housing included onsite if desired
- W2 opportunity with Worker's Comp Insurance
- PTO structure

]]> 0 <![CDATA[Trainer/Caretaker - Private 3 Horse Ranch]]> About the Facility 
Situated on ~300 acres outside of the center of Santa Fe, NM, this beautiful private ranch is complete with a 10 stall barn, outdoor riding arena, and 8 miles worth of private trails for the resident horses and their humans to enjoy! Providing a forever home for the family's 3 horses, this ranch will soon grow to include cattle grazing on the pasture land and a small armada of donkeys to protect them. Located less than 20min from the heart of Santa Fe, this property provides a unique blend of tranquil ranch living but convenient access to civilization!

Job Description 
We are looking for a compassionate, experienced equestrian to join this facility as the Trainer/Caretaker of the owner's 3 forever horses. Aged in their early teens, the horses here have been trained up under Parelli principals, and do not have any competition goals or rigorous demands. This person will be responsible for exercising the horses on a daily basis in the arenas and on the trails, along with maintaining the highest standards of care alongside the rest of the 4 person team. With a typical work schedule running 7:30am-4:00pm just 4 days per week including weekends, there are generally at least 2 individuals working in the barn at all times. The ideal individual will have an easygoing personality but be accustomed to providing meticulous care for the horses at all times. This person must be well experienced in western riding principals, and have a gentle, horses-first mentality. 
There is a team of maintenance professionals who handle all facility upkeep, fence fixing, etc - and the cattle and donkeys are not the responsibility of this individual beyond basic oversight in the event of an emergency. This is truly a position centered around providing the best possible care for the 3 horses on-site for the duration of their lifetimes!

A minimum of a 12 month commitment is required in this position. (Though let's be real, this is the opportunity of a lifetime!!)

Job Duties
- Feed horses - 2x/day for gain and 4x/day for hay
- Bring horses to/from turnout
- Stall Cleaning Daily
- Check horses' feet before and after turnout and working
- Groom and provide care for horses, including daily Theraplate use
- Exercise horses both in the arena and on the trails on schedule in collaboration with the Barn Manager and Owner ~1hr per ride, 2 horses per day
- Monitor for any signs of illness, injury, or various other equine ailments - and treat accordingly
*Ability to perform night check duties for additional income is possible!
]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST Job Requirements 
- Minimum 5 years professional working experience in an established equestrian program
- Minimum 8 years riding experience ideally focused in the Western industry 
        *Familiarity with Parelli training methods is preferred but not required
- Must be comfortable signing a 1 year commitment in this role
- Must be capable of driving a 3 horse gooseneck trailer in event of emergency
- Must be willing to follow detailed care instructions and uphold owner's standards of horsecare at all times
- Must be willing to work weekends
- Must be able to bandage and provide basic first aide for horses
- Easygoing, collaborative teamwork attitude
- Willing to do all aspects of horse care 
- Possess a strong attention to detail and high care standards for horses
*Bonus if familiar with rehab modalities - i.e. massage, laser, PEMF, theraplate, etc
*Bonus is comfortable and able to give IV/IM injections

Benefits
- $65/hr with an average 35hour work week for an expected base comp totaling around $115,000
- 50% employer paid health insurance
- Relocation Stipend Available
- 4 day work week 
- 1hr paid lunch daily
- Ability to make additional income with night check responsibilities

Housing
Applicants must be willing to source their own housing within 45min of the ranch
On average, a newly built/high quality rental can be found for about $1000/mo in the local area - but prices can be as low as $800/mo. A quality and reliable vehicle is required for this opportunity

]]> 0 <![CDATA[Equine Tech Sales - WEF Season]]> Video link to hear all about this role directly from our Recruiting Manager! https://youtu.be/m_n1EYoPq7M

About the Company
Perhaps one of the most exciting up-and-coming equine tech brands on the market, this brilliant solution for equine wellness monitoring is ready to grow into the Sporthorse markets here in the USA! This technology was designed to provide peace of mind to anyone who owns a horse but can't be by their side 24/7. Using advanced behavioral tracking software, owners/caretakers can receive real-time alerts if a horse starts to exhibit signs of distress, or even just tries to adopt an unfavorable new "quirk". We all know an emergency with horses can go from 0-100mph in a manner of just a few short hours, and this brand aims to bridge the gap so no horse goes unnoticed when they're not feeling their best!

Job Description
With their exciting new expansion into the Sporthorse Markets, this brand is looking for 2 exceptional individuals to bring their product to market at the Wellington Equestrian Festival this winter! They have signed up for an excellent location for the Winter Season, and are looking for a passionate, tech forward, and inviting team to help get the word out. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and interested in advancements in equine welfare. This position will blend strong networking, social media marketing, and of course direct sales and customer service to create a no-pressure, high-quality brand presence at WEF!
On average, this can be expected to be a 20-25hr week with pay ranging from $18-20/hr with the possibility for the right candidate to grow into a full-time capacity once the season finishes! 

Job Duties
* Open, operate, and close our vendor booth each day (tiki hut), maintaining a clean, polished, premium presentation
* Proactively greet and engage foot traffic, start conversations, and confidently pitch our products
* Demonstrate product value clearly to a hunter jumper audience and handle common questions/objections
* Close sales on the spot and capture customer details for follow up
* Keep basic daily notes: key conversations, leads, questions, and sales activity
* Coordinate with the internal team for support (remote and occasional onsite)
]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST Job Requirements
* Strong hunter jumper or sport horse background and comfortable in the WEF environment
* Prior experience running a vendor stall, event sales, or similar customer facing sales role
* Extroverted, high energy, and confident starting conversations with new people
* Polished, professional, and able to represent a premium brand
* Reliable, organized, and comfortable working full day shifts on your feet

Schedule
* WEF season: Jan to Mar
* Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
* Shifts shared between two people (you do not need to cover every day)

Benefits
* Hourly Pay - W2 structure up to $20/hr
* Commission on Sales
* Daily Travel Stipend to get you to/from work- up to $60/day!
* Possibility for long-term career in a growing company!

]]> 0 <![CDATA[Freelance Groom Application]]> Are you an experienced Freelance Groom? This is the place for you! Please submit an application to be considered for many available freelancing gigs across the USA. ]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT - Experience with Competitive Show Horses
- Show Groom Capabilities
- Able to turn out clean, presentable, ready to ride horses to the ring on schedule
- Able to clip and bandage
- Communicative, Punctual, and a Self-Starter
- Able to Lunge - sometimes fresh and strong horses
- Organized
- For Dressage and Eventing Grooms: Ability to Braid
]]> 0 <![CDATA[Don't see what you're looking for? Send us your resume!]]> Fill out this application if you are looking for a new position in the Equine Industry but aren't interested in any of our current available jobs. We would love to take a look at your resume and background and see if we can help source that ideal situation!]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT Please submit your resume and tell us a little about what you are interested in!]]> 0