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Davenport Enterprises, Inc. Horse Groom in North Salem, New York
Horse Groom - 12 full-time, temporary, seasonal (H-2B) jobs available 04/01/25-11/30/25.
Employer: Davenport Enterprises, Inc., 302 Union Street, Hackensack, NY 07601. Worksite: 306 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560.
Duties: Provide daily care for international level show jumping horses. Maintain show jumpers in top physical care: Brush, poultice, wrap, and all general daily care for horses, including but not limited to: icing legs after daily work, preparing poultice and applying on an as needed basis, hourly supervision of horses legs and knowing if there is post exercise swelling and treating accordingly. Use therapeutic ultra sound machine and know when use of machine is appropriate. Prepare feed daily which includes making sure horses maintain correct weight. Alter feed rations depending on horses daily work schedule. Administer daily and weekly supplements either through intramuscular or intravenous injections as well as administering supplements orally. Supervise horses while in turn out paddocks. Exercise horses on lunge line, on an as needed basis. Maintain horses and rider equipment. Prepare all items for horse show, order appropriate travel documents for horses, including updating passport and ordering intrastate health certificates. Prepare horses and present them for horse jog/inspection. Coordinate horses' daily competition time and make sure horse is at competition arena at the appropriate time when they are competing. Procure appropriate warm up obstacle for riders. Make sure horse is ready physically and emotionally to perform at its highest ability.
Bonuses/raises may be paid at employer discretion based on performance, skill, tenure.
Must be able to lift 150 lbs with assistance.
Travel to Westchester, Orange and Putnam counties of New York.
Drug testing may be required post-employment for all workers, both domestic and H-2B workers, at employer's expense.
No education required, 3 months experience required.
Work days: 40 hours/week. Mon-Fri, split shift 7am-12pm and 2:30pm-5:30pm, 40 hours/week at $18.66 to $28.00 hourly. OT at $27.99 to $42.00/hourly. Saturday and Sunday work when required.
Optional provided housing upon availability at no cost.
A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. Workers will be paid bi-weekly on Tuesday. All deductions from the worker's paycheck required by law will be made.
Employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job.
H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees).
Transportation (including meals and, to the extent necessary, lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if the worker completes half the employment period. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer. Daily subsistence rates are $15.88/day without receipts or up to $59/day with receipts.
Interested candidates may contact White Plains Career Center, 120 Bloomingdale Rd, White Plains, NY 10605. Or by phone 914-995-3910. Reference job order NY1513055.
Or interested candidates may mail Davenport Enterprises, Inc. attention Mary Manfredi (Owner), 302 Union Street, Hackensack, NY 07601. Or by email: marymanfredi156@gmail.com. Reference job order NY1513055.