Eligius Equestrian is looking for part time stable labor. Premium facility built 10 years ago, well ventilated and heated horse barn in winter. Nine horses total so we can offer premium care and facilities. Job entails morning chores (feeding grain, turn out, stall cleaning, feeding hay and cleaning automated waterers). Morning chores take about 4.5 hours on average. Afternoon chores, turn in, takes about 1 hour. All horses are well behaved and Eligius will provide all horse handling training.
Additional project work as necessary includes pasture mowing, fence repair, etc., and usually done by more than one person.
Current days open are Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday and Sunday, but can be flexible. No project work is scheduled on weekends.
Pay is $18.00 per hour and double time on holidays (Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Easter, New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Memorial Day. Time and half on Christmas and New Year's Eve, and Monday and Friday if a holiday lands on a Tuesday or Thursday. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must have reliable transportation since location is out in the country (one mile outside Martinsville). Boarders are all friendly and stables are professionally managed. Great opportunity to learn equine husbandry and handling