09/30/2026
FULL TIME POSITION FILLED 10/2/2026
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STABLE HAND WANTED in BURDETT, NY
As a member of our staff looks move on in order to prioritize their personal herd of horses, we have a RARE OPPORTUNITY to join our team as a full-time staff member at the Painted Bar Stables
Job Opening: Stable Hand
Location: Painted Bar Stables
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Pay Rate: $16.00/hour with additional commission opportunities
SCHEDULE & HOURS
* Full-Time: 6 days per week, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
* Part-Time: Minimum of 4 days per week, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
ABOUT THE ROLE
Painted Bar Stables is seeking a reliable, attentive, and hardworking Stable Hand to join our team. If you love working outdoors, thrive around horses, and take pride in maintaining a safe, healthy environment for our herd, we would love to hear from you.
This role is fundamental to the daily care and well-being of our horses and offers real pathways for advancement into management-level responsibilities and additional commission opportunities for motivated team members.
We operate a community-oriented, educational facility with a welcoming atmosphere where our horses are treated with the highest standard of care—from high-grade nutrition and pasture time to our dedicated retirement program for aging lesson horses. Our team is a close-knit, supportive group of horse lovers who value safety, clear communication, continuous learning, and providing our herd with the peaceful, healthy life they deserve. When you work here, you aren't just taking care of barn duties—you become a key protector of our herd's health and happiness.
This full-time position is designed to offer stability to the horses through shorter days over a more consistent 6 days a week. The early shift is ideal for early risers and those looking to have their afternoons free for hobbies, other obligations or joy riding!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Daily Care & Feeding:
* Bring horses safely inside from pasture to their assigned stalls.
* Prepare and feed grain according to individual dietary plans.
* Feed hay in stalls and designated areas.
* Fill and monitor water buckets.
* Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
* Keep the feed room clean, organized, and tidy.
* Regularly scrub and clean water buckets, feed pans, water troughs, and field auto-waterers.
* Equine Health & Observation:
* Administer prescribed daily medications accurately.
* Closely observe horses during daily routines and promptly alert senior staff of any injuries, health concerns, behavioral issues, or lameness.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ride Preparation: Groom and tack horses to prepare them for trail rides.
* Basic Medical Care: Perform basic equine first aid and routine wound care as needed.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented work ethic.�Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.
* Environmental Resilience: Willingness to work outdoors and complete physical daily tasks in all extreme conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
* Physical Capability: Ability to repeatedly lift and move 50 lb bags of grain, 50 lb hay bales, water buckets, etc…
* Equine Experience: Hands-on experience working with horses (e.g., through volunteering, growing up around horses, or holding an introductory equine care certificate).�Strong observation skills and an eye for equine health, sound movement, and behavior changes.
* Reliable Transportation: Dependable transit to and from the stables across all seasons and weather conditions.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
* Base Pay: $16.00 per hour, with opportunities for wage growth as you take on greater leadership and management responsibilities.
* Riding Perks: Unlimited access to horseback riding lessons and recreational riding (subject to rider skill level and horse availability/workload). Guaranteed weekly ride time of at least 1-2 lessons or joining in on guided rides per week, plus open riding time as workload permits
* Accident Insurance: Supplementary Accident Insurance provided to help cover out-of-pocket medical care costs in the event of an accident.
* Paid Time Off (PTO): Earned paid time off to support work-life balance.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
* Trail Guide Training: the riding access benefit is a direct pipeline to becoming a paid Trail Guide. Proven reliability leads to roles in Trail Leading with pay increases up to $18–$20+/hr. on commission
* Commission Opportunities: additional commissions for boarder health care, boarder services (grooming, tack cleaning and exercise) and management.
* Trail Tip Pool Inclusion for supporting trail riding staff.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your horse experience to Erika Eckstrom at [email protected] or visit us in person to pick up and submit an application at the Painted Bar Stables, 4093 Lake Avenue (Rte. 79) Burdett, NY 14818.
Application available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10JtpRHaJQxJe7VEGTBpitCobK5NC2vLLjyFnq8ueXcc/edit?usp=sharing
NOTE: If you come to the stables staff may not be available to talk, but applications will be available for you to submit and we will be in touch.

