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