Employment
Open Position - Horse Trainer
We are looking for a motivated, hardworking and self-starting Horse Trainer to join our farm. We are in the process building our operation from the ground up, including our horses. This is a unique opportunity to be part of creating a breeding and showing operation.
Job Duties
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Working and training horses
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Maintaining the barn, and providing daily care of the horses
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Showing horses at open (weekend shows) and national (AQHA, NRHA) shows
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Assisting with building the breeding program
Job requirements
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Need experience handling young horses, weanlings and yearlings.
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Detail oriented, hard-working, reliable and responsible team player with a positive attitude
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Excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills
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Experience in showing (Pro and/or Non-pro), preferably Western and Reining
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Experience in breeding and starting and breaking foals and colts
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Nonsmoker (including vaping) and no drug use
The ideal person is someone looking to be a professional horse trainer and build a horse program from the ground up. We are a team operation with everyone involved in the daily operations on the farm, including the owners. Housing is provided.
Open Position - Barn Hand
We are looking for a motivated, hardworking and self-starting Barn Hand to join our farm.
Job Duties include
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Daily Feeding and turnout (weather permitting)
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Daily cleaning of stalls and barn
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Applying fly spray, sheets and masks, or blankets depending on weather.
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Assisting head trainer as needed.
Job requirements
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Reliable transportation and able to drive a tractor
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Experience handling all types of horses
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and a willingness to learn
Additional opportunities if willing and able include helping with fencing, building run-in sheds, cutting grass, helping with hay and general maintenance around the property.
Please submit your resume along with any riding videos to karl@mausfarm.com