Draft horse caretaker wanted

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  • March 12, 2010 at 8:10 pm #40418
    Julie Clemons
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    Sorry for the weird formatting; this came out of Shelburne Farms’ newsletter, InFARMation. Shelburne Farms is located just outside Burlington, Vermont. http://www.shelburnefarms.org

    Help wanted:
    Draft Horse
    Teamster/
    Assistant
    Private resident located
    on Shelburne Farms is
    looking for an assistant to
    help with working draft
    horses, maintaining barn
    and equipment and related
    tasks. Must have experi-
    ence with horses but not
    necessarily that much
    experience with driving.
    Needs to be physically fit
    , able to lift and to carry
    out farm tasks. Will be
    working in all kinds of
    weather year around.
    Hours are flexible , 25 –
    35 hours/week including
    possibly one weekend
    day. Will be responsible
    for cleaning stalls and barn
    and feeding barn animals.
    Mechanical knowledge a
    plus. Must be able to
    socialize and enjoy talking
    with the general public.
    Great job opportunity for
    someone who enjoys a
    wide variety of experi-
    ences, is interested in
    learning new things and
    enjoys outdoor work.
    Looking for someone
    willing to commit for at
    least 2 years. Please
    contact Cathy Wells, 802-
    985-2304.

    May 27, 2012 at 5:21 am #51444
    dave cassidy
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    good day to you ; i am interested in the position as caretaker but long term i have exp with drafthorses but rusty!
    can clean barn,water buckets and corral area,minor first aid,check for cuts,lameness and loose shoes b-4 turnout
    can take calls for hay and sleigh rides as well as manage them. repair stalls barn and fences, assit farrier and vet
    can drive single and double but rusty! drive a tractor and spreader,do nite chores and farm sit,minor landscaping,
    drywall and window screen repair. i am from ILL and would need time to relocate.

    May 27, 2012 at 5:27 am #51445
    dave cassidy
    Participant

    @dave cassidy 35070 wrote:

    good day to you ; i am interested in the position as caretaker but long term i have exp with drafthorses but rusty!
    can clean barn,water buckets and corral area,minor first aid,check for cuts,lameness and loose shoes b-4 turnout
    can take calls for hay and sleigh rides as well as manage them. repair stalls barn and fences, assit farrier and vet
    can drive single and double but rusty! drive a tractor and spreader,do nite chores and farm sit,minor landscaping,
    drywall and window screen repair. i am from ILL and would need time to relocate wanting to start a program in
    livery with drafthorses called ride a draft and start a hay ride with giant belgians 18-19 hands high

    May 27, 2012 at 5:30 am #51446
    dave cassidy
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    are you still in the drafthorse business i am interested in a position with your farm have drafthorse exp. would like
    live-in position year round forever. have done hay and sleigh rides,repair stalls,barn and fences,

    May 27, 2012 at 11:05 am #51443
    jen judkins
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    Dave, I think this ad is old and I am not sure the position is still open. If you are interested please call, Cathy Wells at the number above. Julie was just posting for her and is not the person hiring.

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