Equine Care Assistant

Overview

This part-time position helps with basic daily care of the Kaysville Equine Assisted Services (EAS) horses. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, and simple barn chores as needed. The role is straightforward and focused on supporting the horses’ everyday needs. Training will be provided, and no prior experience is required—just reliability and a willingness to help. The projected schedule is for this position to feed horses each evening, seven days per week, for approximately 1 1/2 hours per day (approximately 11 hours per week). This position could provide more hours based on Equine Assisted Services programming or additional horses added to the horse herd. If time off is need the successful candidate would need to let the supervisor know in advance so that a substitute can be scheduled to care for the horses.

Responsibilities

• Feed horses according to the established schedule
• Provide clean, fresh water for the herd
• Check that all horses are eating and drinking normally
• Complete basic barn chores such as sweeping or refilling hay nets
• Notify supervisor of any concerns with horses or facility
• Follow safety guidelines while working around horses
• Keep feed and barn areas tidy and organized

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and ability to follow a set schedule
• Comfortable being around horses (training provided)
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication when issues or concerns come up

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds for hay, water buckets, etc.), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, unpleasant odors, hay and grain dust, and/or loud noises. This position will be around horses and the successful employee must be comfortable being around horses.

College/Department Highlights

The Equine Assisted Services horses are located at the Davis Agriculture Heritage Center (indoor and outdoor arena, stalls, and outdoor corrals) that is located on the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committ