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Cannon Industries

Thoroughbred Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Odessa, FL, USA+1 moreMore locations: Alexandria, OH, USA
In PersonMust reside on the property or within 10 minutes of the farm location.
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About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3–5 years of thoroughbred or equine care experience.
  • Must live on the property or within 10 minutes of the farm location.
  • Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
  • A proactive mindset and ability to anticipate horse care needs.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic and reliability.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor.
  • Ability to safely handle horses and farm equipment.
  • Must be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, including urgent horse care needs or emergencies.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with daily care of thoroughbred horses.
  • Feed and water horses according to established schedules.
  • Turn horses in and out of paddocks and stalls.
  • Groom horses and assist with general care.
  • Monitor horse health, behavior, and overall condition, and report signs of illness, injury, or behavioral concerns.
  • Assist with veterinary and farrier visits as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of care and observations.
  • Clean stalls, barns, and paddock areas, and maintain cleanliness and organization of barn facilities.
  • Assist with bedding, hay, and feed management.
  • Clean and maintain water troughs and feeding areas.
  • Support upkeep of fencing, gates, and barn equipment.
  • Assist with general farm and property maintenance.
  • Safely handle thoroughbreds in various settings.
  • Assist with horse transportation preparation when required.
  • Follow established safety procedures and protocols, and ensure a safe working environment for horses and staff.
  • Assist with turnout and exercise routines as directed.
  • Assist the Farm Manager with daily farm operations.
  • Support inventory tracking for feed, bedding, and supplies.
  • Assist with seasonal farm tasks and maintenance.
  • Support facility readiness for visitors, veterinarians, or inspections.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience handling thoroughbred horses.
  • For the Florida location: experience with year-round horse care operations, heat and humidity management for horses, storm preparation and weather contingency planning, and pasture and turnout management in warm climates.
  • For the Ohio location: experience with seasonal horse care and winter management, cold-weather horse care and stall management, winterization of barns and water systems, and seasonal pasture and turnout planning.
  • Experience working on thoroughbred farms or breeding operations.
  • Experience assisting veterinarians and farriers.
  • Knowledge of equine health and safety practices.
  • Experience with horse transportation preparation.
  • Basic farm maintenance experience.

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