Stable Manager
The Stables Manager will oversee daily operations of the stables and care for farm animals.
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Class: Full-time, hourly
Hours: 25-35 hours/week
Stable Manager Expectations: The Stables Manager is responsible for ensuring the well-being of boarded animals while adhering to applicable laws and regulations. They must provide clean and safe living conditions for all animals, maintaining a healthy environment for boarders, guests, animals, and employees.
Reporting To: Managing Owner
Stable Manager Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Two years of horse experience
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to move and/or lift 70 lbs safely
- Capable of walking, standing, or lifting heavy objects repeatedly and for extended periods
- Ability to work independently while providing regular updates to management
Stable Manager Responsibilities:
- Create a safe equine environment for boarders and their horses
- Develop monthly schedules for employees
- Hire and train staff
- Manage finances and solve problems to meet or exceed budget targets
- Be on-call for emergencies
- Coordinate seasonal maintenance, such as winter sand and fall-time water tank heaters
- Submit receipts to the controller weekly
- Enforce barn and boarder contract rules
- Ensure proper care for boarded horses, including hay, water, grain, and shelter
- Maintain and oversee daily maintenance of stalls, paddocks, aisles, and water buckets
- Manage herd dynamics and monitor hay intake to prevent waste
- Source quality hay and grain, establishing supplier relationships and placing orders promptly
- Oversee regular maintenance activities, such as weed whipping, mowing, and snow removal
- Ensure the stables are well-stocked, cleaned, and organized
- Regulate and facilitate up-to-date vaccinations and Coggins for all boarded horses
- Maintain records, including boarder contracts, liability agreements, and monthly revenue
- Have emergency plans in place and stock essential supplies at all times
- Oversee Kubota maintenance to ensure compliance with warranty schedules, in collaboration with the property manager
Contact Emily Robbins at emily.robbins@gogpac.com or 406.296.1157.