Stonestreet Farm has immediate opening for an experienced Assistant Yearling Manager

Stonestreet Farm is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic leader who would like to join our great team as an Assistant Yearling Manager in a beautiful setting at our fast-paced, dynamic, first class bluegrass horse farm.

 

General: Position oversees herd health and sales preparation for the Yearling herd. Position is also responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, record maintenance, and staffing.

A qualified candidate must:

  • Have 5-7 years Yearling Sales Preparation experience; 3-5 years staff management experience
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a US driver’s license in good standing
  • Must pass a DOT physical and drug screen to drive farm vehicles and horses
  • Have reasonable computer skills and good knowledge of email and Horse Farm Management software
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities of the position:

  • Work under the direction of and execute sales preparation protocol of the Yearling Manager
  • Manage a staff of 20-25 individuals across 4 barns
    • Monitor daily activities of barn staff; ensuring respectful, efficient daily work environment
    • Employee administration: company policy enforcement, scheduling, and safety
    • Report staffing concerns or policy violations to Manager and HR
    • Assist, as needed, with employee time and attendance records for payroll
    • Liaise with equine nightwatchmen and respond to after-hours emergencies
  • Administrative tasks such as maintaining horse records in Horse Farm Manager on computer or tablet
  • Daily care and overall health and conditions of Yearling herd
    • Able to recognize horse health issues and report signs of colic or lameness to Manager
    • Coordinate schedules with third party service providers (veterinarian, blacksmith, vanning, etc.)
    • Administer injections, medications, tranquilizers, vaccinations, etc. as needed
    • Drive truck with horse trailer attached
    • Monitor and evaluate progress of horse in walkers/Eurociser
    • Basic equine care and grooming when needed
    • Hold horses for vet or farrier
  • Other duties as assigned

This is a full-time, salaried position that requires living on the property and being on-call around the clock for horse, staff, or property emergencies. Salary based on experience, plus benefits and on-farm housing to be provided. Company provided vehicle, iPhone, and tablet or laptop for business purposes.

Qualified, interested candidates should submit resume and salary requirements to: 

Human Resources

Stonestreet Farm

3530 Old Frankfort Pike – Lexington, KY 40510 

Email: humanresources@stonestreetfarms.com

Fax: 859-259-9660