Stable Hand
Robbie Patterson
New Plymouth
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with loading and unloading animals from trailers safely.
- Cleaned and maintained the stable, including stalls, tack room, and feed storage area.
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury, administering medication as needed.
- Fed and watered horses according to individual dietary needs.
- Exercised horses on a regular basis in accordance with instructions from trainers.
- Administered ointments, liniments, or other medications when necessary.
- Provided assistance during veterinary visits as needed.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
- Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.>.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
