Job description:

Toronto Equestrian North is looking for an experienced barn manager for its busy riding school in King, Ontario.

Responsibilities will include:

Horse Care & Facility Operations

Performing regular wellness checks on horses
Supervising feeding schedules, turn in / turn out, hay & water
Organizing farrier, vet, bodyworkers, saddle fit, etc.
Medication administration (under vet guidance)
Ensuring safe + clean barn environment daily
Ensuring quality control of stalls, and paddocks & arena upkeep
Maintaining accurate records for all horses.
Staff Oversight

Hiring, supporting, guiding, and training barn staff
Daily task delegation, shift organization, coverage planning
Upholding barn standards and enforcing policies consistently
Coordinating weekly barn chore checklists + ensuring completion
Providing support to the team as needed
Inventory & Ordering

Keeping feed, hay, shavings, supplements stocked
Procuring supplies as needed
Ordering supplies as needed within budget
Communication & Operations

Reporting horse health concerns immediately
Liaising with coaches + management on scheduling and facility use
Being the “eyes and ears” of daily barn life
Scheduling farrier/vet visits and wellness maintenance
The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated barn management or senior stable hand experience required
A comprehensive understanding of equine nutrition and equine first aid
Experience managing a team
Facility management experience
A strong knowledge of horse care, injury signs, nutrition & barn safety
Confident leadership skills
Exceptional time management, organization and communication skills
Be proactive and reliable
Excellent customer service skills, and familiarity with the needs of a riding school environment
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a salaried position, and includes benefits. Work days may include statutory holidays.

The consistent and quality care of our herd is of paramount importance to us. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in horse care, including first aid, feeding, mucking, lungeing, wrapping, etc. and will be asked to demonstrate these skills.

Interested candidates should send a resume detailing relevant industry experience, and your current availability.