The PHRA job postings
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA) believes in providing equal employment opportunities to men and women of all races, religious beliefs and orientations.
The PHRA currently does not have any available positions.
Industry job postings
Harrah’s Philadelphia, Chester, PA
Harrah’s Philadelphia is seeking an outrider for the 2022 racing season that beings on April 3. Interested individuals should call 484.490.1770 for more information.
Arrowwood Farm, York Springs, PA
Full Time Barn Hand
We are looking to add an experienced individuals to our team! The ideal candidate would posses above average horsemanship skills including but not limited to:
-Ability to diagnose and treat minor injuries
-Being comfortable giving IM and IV shots
-Experienced in handling foals, yearlings, broodmares and racehorses
– Experience foaling mares and the immediate care of mare and foal post foaling
Job Duties would include:
-Feeding horses in the barn as well as in fields
-Turning horses in/out
– Cleaning and prepping stalls
– Assisting with farrier and vet appointments including overseeing vet appointments when needed and reporting them to the farm manager
– Supervising day-to-day tasks in the absence of the farm manager
– Transporting mares/mares and foals to the breeding shed using company truck and trailer
– Using/driving farm equipment (tractors, gators, trailers, etc)
Position to be a fixed schedule including two foal watch shifts every other weekend. Specific scheduling to be discussed with qualified applicants.
No housing currently available however that is expected to change as early as March so can be discussed/arranged.
Pay dependent on extent of experience. Please send detailed resume along with application. https://www.facebook.com/jobs/
Part Time Stall Cleaner
Part Time stall cleaning position available. Rotating A-B week schedule. Thursday- Sunday A week and Monday- Wednesday B week with the option for more hours due to weather, etc. No horse experience necessary but must be willing to learn to safely handle for turning in/out. Main responsibilities to be cleaning stalls, throwing hay, dumping and scrubbing buckets and general clean up in the barn. Will be required to drive gators, tractors, and operate other farm equipment. This job does have the ability to turn into a full time, year round position with housing for the right person which would include general farm upkeep like mowing, weed whacking, painting and repairing fences, etc. Hourly pay dependent on experience but minimal $10/hour.
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